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Nachos vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and coconut milk

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily saturated fat needs 95% more than nachos.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
6
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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +293.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +118.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.8%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19200%
Contains more CholineCholine +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +530.1%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +80.8%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1282.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1831%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.173g 21.14g 86%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 1.014g 33%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.916mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.261g 32%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.15mg 26%
Copper 0.064mg 0.266mg 22%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.1µg 16%
Phosphorus 198mg 100mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.033mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 15mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Iron 0.75mg 1.64mg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 5.54g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.026mg 8%
Calories 343kcal 230kcal 6%
Calcium 63mg 16mg 5%
Protein 4.32g 2.29g 4%
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.183mg 4%
Fats 21.5g 23.84g 4%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.2µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 362mg 263mg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 8.5mg 3%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.67mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.76mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 42mg 37mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 3.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut 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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.