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Nachos vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nachos and cinnamon roll

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fiber; however, cinnamon roll has more folate, calcium, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% more.
  • Nachos have 6 times more vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll. Nachos have 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll has 0.038mg.
  • Nachos are lower in saturated fat.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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
4
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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.5%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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
7
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% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.138mg

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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +97%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +72.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3694.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.173g 12.649g 48%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.15mg 20%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.038mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 8.723g 13%
Calcium 63mg 183mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.404mg 11%
Phosphorus 198mg 131mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.676g 9%
Selenium 8.6µg 13µg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g 8%
Iron 0.75mg 1.37mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 102mg 8%
Fats 21.5g 26.61g 8%
Magnesium 42mg 14mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.211mg 7%
Starch 28.33g 16.39g 5%
Carbs 34.91g 48.6g 5%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.292mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 452kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg 4%
Choline 26.4mg 10.6mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 15.2µg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg 1%
Protein 4.32g 4.45g 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 25.7g N/A
Copper 0.064mg 0.062mg 0%
Sodium 313mg 305mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.138mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.476g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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