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Nachos vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nachos and romano cheese?

  • Nachos are richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, while romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% higher.
  • Romano cheese has 18 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while romano cheese has 0.23mg.
  • Nachos are lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than romano cheese (27).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, romano types in this comparison.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1588.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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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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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +861.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +259.4%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 63mg 1064mg 100%
Phosphorus 198mg 760mg 80%
Saturated fat 2.173g 17.115g 68%
Protein 4.32g 31.8g 55%
Sodium 313mg 1433mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.12µg 44%
Cholesterol 3mg 104mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.593g 30%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.23mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.37mg 18%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.58mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 7.838g 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.2µg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg 11%
Vitamin A 5µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.085mg 10%
Carbs 34.91g 3.63g 10%
Fats 21.5g 26.94g 8%
Potassium 362mg 86mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.037mg 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.077mg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 387kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.424mg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 3.63g N/A
Magnesium 42mg 41mg 0%
Iron 0.75mg 0.77mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 0.73g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 1.231mg 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 Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.