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Nachos vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos and Chicken meat?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 49% more.
  • Chicken meat has less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains more Manganese +835%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains more Manganese +835%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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 +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +531.9%
Contains more Water +59%
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +531.9%
Contains more Water +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 21.5g 13.6g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 0g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 239kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 15mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 182mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 223mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.86mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.064mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.187mg 0.02mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 21IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.27mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.063mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 10µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.156mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.521mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.156mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.094mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.25mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.135mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 3mg 88mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.79g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 5.34g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 2.97g 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 Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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