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Nachos vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and roquefort?

  • Nachos are higher in fiber; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% more.
  • Nachos have less sodium.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index (27) than nachos (75).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, roquefort types in this article.

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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
6
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.8%
Contains more IronIron +33.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%

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
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +355.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +814.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
1
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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1645.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.6%
Contains more FatsFats +42.5%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%
~equal in Water ~39.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Roquefort
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 Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.173g 19.263g 78%
Sodium 313mg 1809mg 65%
Calcium 63mg 662mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.586mg 35%
Protein 4.32g 21.54g 34%
Vitamin A 5µg 294µg 32%
Cholesterol 3mg 90mg 29%
Phosphorus 198mg 392mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.731mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.32g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.64µg 24%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 8.474g 14%
Fats 21.5g 30.64g 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg 11%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.08mg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 2g 11%
Folate 10µg 49µg 10%
Potassium 362mg 91mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.124mg 7%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.034mg 3%
Magnesium 42mg 30mg 3%
Iron 0.75mg 0.56mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 369kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.734mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 2g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.602mg 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 Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.