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Nachos vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and caesar salad

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K, yet caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 41% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain 7 times more vitamin E than caesar salad. While nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, caesar salad contains only 0.61mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in nachos is lower.
  • The glycemic index of caesar salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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
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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.8%
Contains more IronIron +212%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.1%

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
6
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +125.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +12%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2228.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 8.6µg 31.4µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 2.38g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.461g 24%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.61mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.377mg 21%
Iron 0.75mg 2.34mg 20%
Protein 4.32g 13.39g 18%
Fats 21.5g 9.54g 18%
Calcium 63mg 233mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.237mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.4µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.297mg 13%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.9µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.173g 4.206g 9%
Vitamin A 5µg 78µg 8%
Copper 0.064mg 0.126mg 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.61mg 7%
Cholesterol 3mg 24mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 170mg 6%
Sodium 313mg 454mg 6%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g 6%
Phosphorus 198mg 231mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 265kcal 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Magnesium 42mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.447mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Carbs 34.91g 31.5g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Starch 28.33g 25.29g 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 4.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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