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Nachos vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nachos and chinese cuisine

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 27% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 5 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, while chinese cuisine contains 0.82mg.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +165.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.7%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +305.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.9%
Contains more WaterWater +110.7%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1052%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1456.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +120.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 1.217g 32%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 51.3µg 27%
Fats 21.5g 5.3g 25%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.82mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 2.13g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.48µg 17%
Phosphorus 198mg 76mg 17%
Calories 343kcal 105kcal 12%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11.6mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 1.82g 11%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Carbs 34.91g 7.29g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.033mg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g 7%
Protein 4.32g 7.08g 6%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.5mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.055mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin A 5µg 63µg 6%
Iron 0.75mg 1.11mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 204mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.978g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 14mg 4%
Sodium 313mg 409mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.32mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.161mg 4%
Calcium 63mg 22mg 4%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.7µg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.147mg 2%
Copper 0.064mg 0.049mg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 34.5mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.443mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.17g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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