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Nachos vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nachos and cheese sandwich

  • Nachos contain less manganese, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and folate than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for manganese is 39% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in nachos is lower.
  • Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.8%
Contains more IronIron +249.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +479.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.87mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1068.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.2%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 0.187mg 1.083mg 39%
Selenium 8.6µg 24.3µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 9.166g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 382mg 26%
Sodium 313mg 839mg 23%
Iron 0.75mg 2.62mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.427mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.358mg 20%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.185mg 16%
Calcium 63mg 204mg 14%
Folate 10µg 64µg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Protein 4.32g 9.8g 11%
Copper 0.064mg 0.16mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.173g 4.129g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 10.351g 9%
Calories 343kcal 497kcal 8%
Carbs 34.91g 58.2g 8%
Fats 21.5g 25g 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.622mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.261mg 4%
Magnesium 42mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 21µg 2%
Potassium 362mg 306mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.12µg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.1g 0%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.87mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.219mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.956g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.