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Nachos vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nachos and chocolate brownie

  • Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, vitamin A, iron, and selenium.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for copper is 36% more.
  • Nachos have 2 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate brownie. Nachos have 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate brownie has 0.094mg.
  • Nachos are lower in saturated fat.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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
2
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.2%
Contains more IronIron +145.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.7%
~equal in Calcium ~57mg
~equal in Sodium ~343mg

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
6
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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +196.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.8%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Copper 0.064mg 0.388mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 9.412g 29%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Cholesterol 3mg 73mg 23%
Saturated fat 2.173g 7.319g 23%
Vitamin A 5µg 176µg 19%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.587mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Iron 0.75mg 1.84mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Fats 21.5g 29.1g 12%
Phosphorus 198mg 132mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.094mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 10.839g 8%
Calories 343kcal 466kcal 6%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 176mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 50.2g 5%
Selenium 8.6µg 11.5µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.19mg 4%
Protein 4.32g 6.2g 4%
Magnesium 42mg 53mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.141mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.982mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg 1%
Sodium 313mg 343mg 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.97mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.146g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.