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Nachos vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and club sandwich different?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and fiber; however, club sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for club sandwich is 31% higher.
  • Nachos contain 7 times more vitamin E than club sandwich. While nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, club sandwich contains only 0.61mg.
  • Nachos have less sodium.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
Nachos
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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~215mg

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
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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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +784.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +571.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.1%

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.9%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Club sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 5.575mg 31%
Selenium 8.6µg 24.8µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 2.949g 28%
Protein 4.32g 17.19g 26%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.61mg 23%
Fats 21.5g 8.05g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.88g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.47µg 17%
Cholesterol 3mg 46mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 630mg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.826mg 9%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8.7µg 9%
Iron 0.75mg 1.37mg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.296mg 6%
Calories 343kcal 220kcal 6%
Carbs 34.91g 19.87g 5%
Folate 10µg 31µg 5%
Saturated fat 2.173g 3.109g 4%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.34mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.4mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.172mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.186mg 4%
Potassium 362mg 226mg 4%
Choline 26.4mg 47.8mg 4%
Copper 0.064mg 0.089mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 95mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 35µg 3%
Phosphorus 198mg 215mg 2%
Magnesium 42mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g 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 Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.