Nachos vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and chocolate
- Nachos have more vitamin E and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 107% more than nachos.
- Chocolate has 13 times less sodium than nachos. Nachos have 313mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +247.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +969.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1506.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +658.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +392% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +411.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +138.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3755.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +361.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8626.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 1.028mg | 107% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 8.02mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 18.519g | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 1.419mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 1.092g | 26% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 146mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.54mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 7g | 15% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 31.28g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.042mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 24mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 9.54g | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 546kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 8.1µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 61.17g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.025mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.23µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 559mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.112g | N/A |
| 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals