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Nachos vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nachos and chives

  • Nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, and selenium, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chives is 161% higher.
  • Nachos contain 104 times more sodium than chives. Nachos contain 313mg of sodium, while chives contain 3mg.
  • Chives have a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Chives, raw.

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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%
Chives
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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% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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%
Chives
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5181.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4260%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1002.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +950%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.647mg

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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2845.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +702.5%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more WaterWater +142.4%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14657.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1787.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 212.7µg 161%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 58.1mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.095g 35%
Fats 21.5g 0.73g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.267g 32%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.21mg 26%
Folate 10µg 105µg 24%
Vitamin A 5µg 218µg 24%
Phosphorus 198mg 58mg 20%
Calories 343kcal 30kcal 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg 14%
Sodium 313mg 3mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Iron 0.75mg 1.6mg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 4.35g 10%
Copper 0.064mg 0.157mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.146g 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.373mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.138mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.078mg 4%
Choline 26.4mg 5.2mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.56mg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 2.5g 3%
Calcium 63mg 92mg 3%
Protein 4.32g 3.27g 2%
Potassium 362mg 296mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.324mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.115mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 1.85g N/A
Magnesium 42mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.647mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.145mg 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 Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.