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Nachos vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and chicken sandwich

  • Nachos have more vitamin E; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, and folate.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 44% more than nachos.
  • Chicken sandwich has 2 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while chicken sandwich has 2.41mg.
  • Nachos contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more IronIron +136%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~185mg

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
4
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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.7%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +92.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.123g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +71.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +117%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 7.72mg 44%
Protein 4.32g 16.28g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 4.481g 24%
Selenium 8.6µg 19.9µg 21%
Sodium 313mg 753mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.2mg 16%
Fats 21.5g 11.19g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.3mg 13%
Iron 0.75mg 1.77mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.383mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.177g 12%
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 2.41mg 11%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8.5µg 9%
Folate 10µg 47µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.23mg 9%
Fiber 3.2g 1.4g 7%
Calories 343kcal 250kcal 5%
Carbs 34.91g 20.89g 5%
Starch 28.33g 16.5g 5%
Magnesium 42mg 24mg 4%
Potassium 362mg 245mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.13µg 3%
Phosphorus 198mg 185mg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.61mg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 35.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.219mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Calcium 63mg 58mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 3.64g N/A
Copper 0.064mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.03g N/A
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.123g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chicken 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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