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Nachos vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nachos and Biscuit

  • Nachos are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Biscuit is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Biscuit is 27% higher.
  • Nachos contain 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Nachos contain 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
  • Nachos contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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
Nachos
5
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5
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%

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
Nachos
6
:
6
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +510%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +510%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Nachos
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
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
3
:
0
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 4.32g 7g Biscuit
Fats 21.5g 16.3g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 343kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 2.18g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.75mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 164mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 121mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 580mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.54mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.187mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 8.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 21IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.285mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.035mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.156mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.521mg 0.514mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.094mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.25mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.135mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Trans Fat 0.058g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.324g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 6.93g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.163g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.