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Nachos vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and chocolate milk

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Nachos cover your daily vitamin E needs 27% more than chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has 64 times less vitamin K than nachos. Nachos have 19.3µg of vitamin K, while chocolate milk has 0.3µg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
7
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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +212.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.065mg

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
9
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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +534.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
Contains more WaterWater +120.1%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1316.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3964.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.104g

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 milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.124g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.99g 33%
Fats 21.5g 3.39g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.07mg 27%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.3µg 16%
Phosphorus 198mg 101mg 14%
Calories 343kcal 83kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.04mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 1.9µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg 11%
Sodium 313mg 60mg 11%
Fiber 3.2g 0.8g 10%
Carbs 34.91g 10.34g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.037mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Magnesium 42mg 13mg 7%
Iron 0.75mg 0.24mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Potassium 362mg 167mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 112mg 5%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.077mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.41mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.125mg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 12mg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.162mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.295mg 2%
Protein 4.32g 3.17g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 27µg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 9.54g N/A
Copper 0.064mg 0.065mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.104g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 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 Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.