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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 have more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +105.7%
Contains more Iron +145.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +506.3%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.7%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Equal in Sodium - 343
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +105.7%
Contains more Iron +145.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +506.3%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.7%
Equal in Calcium - 57
Equal in Sodium - 343

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +196.8%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Equal in Other - 1.9
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 Water +196.8%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 4.32g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 21.5g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 34.91g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 343kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 57mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 42mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 198mg 132mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 176mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 343mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.064mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.187mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 8.6µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 21IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.094mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.156mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.521mg 0.447mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.25mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.135mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 3mg 73mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 2.173g 7.319g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 10.839g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
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.