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Nachos vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and cherry pie?

  • Nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, cherry pie is richer in iron and vitamin A.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% more.
  • Cherry pie contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than nachos. Nachos contain 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while cherry pie contains 0.034mg.
  • Cherry pie has less sodium.
  • Cherry pie has a lower glycemic index (59) than nachos (75).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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
5
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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.8µg

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.125mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more FatsFats +76.2%
Contains more OtherOther +167.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 30mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 5.314g 22%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.034mg 14%
Iron 0.75mg 1.85mg 14%
Fats 21.5g 12.2g 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.247g 12%
Magnesium 42mg 9mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 77mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.2mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.123mg 5%
Sodium 313mg 191mg 5%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.985g 4%
Calories 343kcal 270kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.276mg 4%
Protein 4.32g 2.8g 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.148mg 2%
Selenium 8.6µg 7.8µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.125mg 1%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.077mg 1%
Carbs 34.91g 38.5g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.057mg 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 Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.