Nachos vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and chocolate cake different?
- Nachos are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, copper, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for choline for chocolate cake is 19% higher.
- Nachos contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While nachos contain 0.215mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake contains only 0.041mg.
- Nachos have less saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than nachos (75).
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +424.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +386.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 6.039g | 20% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 128.4mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 58mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.207mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 2.761g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 5.43g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 106mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.041mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 15.1g | 10% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 140mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 11.9µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 53.4g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Folate | 10µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.137mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 5.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 63mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 315mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.5% |
