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Nachos vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Mozzarella

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 67% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 27 times more Vitamin E than Mozzarella. While Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E , Mozzarella contains only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +281.1%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Calcium +1060.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +264%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +281.1%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Calcium +1060.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +264%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +2620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2361.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2361.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +1026.1%
Contains more Protein +536.6%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +28.3%
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +1026.1%
Contains more Protein +536.6%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +28.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.2%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 3.1g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 21.5g 17.1g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 3.1g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 280kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.75mg 0.25mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 362mg 95mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.86mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.064mg 0.027mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 21IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.15mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.02mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.12mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 9µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.8µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 54mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 2.173g 10.867g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.844g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.509g 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 Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.