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Nachos vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and beef noodle soup?

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, selenium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in nachos is higher than in beef noodle soup.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 26% more.
  • Beef noodle soup contains 24 times less vitamin K than nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while beef noodle soup contains 0.8µg.
  • Beef noodle soup has less saturated fat.
  • Beef noodle soup has a lower glycemic index (42) than nachos (75).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +687.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +805%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +942.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Sodium ~325mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +716%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2312.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~5µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1648%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +875.1%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more WaterWater +146.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2732.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2484.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Beef noodle soup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.495g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.195g 32%
Fats 21.5g 1.23g 31%
Phosphorus 198mg 19mg 26%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.5mg 24%
Calories 343kcal 34kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.015mg 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.8µg 15%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Fiber 3.2g 0.3g 12%
Carbs 34.91g 3.58g 10%
Selenium 8.6µg 3µg 10%
Potassium 362mg 40mg 9%
Magnesium 42mg 3mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.455g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.028mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.024mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.08mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 8mg 6%
Protein 4.32g 1.93g 5%
Iron 0.75mg 0.44mg 4%
Choline 26.4mg 7mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.109mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.62mg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.425mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 313mg 325mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 3.28g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 1.03g N/A
Copper 0.064mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 5µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Beef noodle soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Nachos
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.