Nachos vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nachos and carrots
- Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, carrots have more vitamin A.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% more.
- Nachos have 86 times more selenium than carrots. Nachos have 8.6µg of selenium, while carrots have 0.1µg.
- Carrots are lower in saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than carrots.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Carrots, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +465.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8858.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100042.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4207.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1881.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +577.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 835µg | 92% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.014g | 35% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.24g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.117g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.66mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 35mg | 23% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 41kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 1.43g | 11% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 69mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.037g | 10% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 9.58g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 0.93g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.138mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 13.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 5.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 8.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.273mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 320mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)