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Nachos vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and Corn chips

  • Nachos have more Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Corn chips have more Vitamin E , Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 21% higher.
  • Corn chips contain 3 times less Vitamin K than Nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while Corn chips contain 6.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nachos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Potassium +151.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Potassium +151.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3395.3%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +33.7%
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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +3395.3%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +33.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +96.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +81.3%
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +96.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 52.9g Corn chips
Protein 4.32g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 21.5g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 34.91g 56.9g Corn chips
Calories 343kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 28.33g 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 2.17g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 3.2g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 63mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 0.75mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Magnesium 42mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 198mg 194mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 144mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 514mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.064mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.187mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 8.6µg 7.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.047mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.078mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.842mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.19mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.167mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 8µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 6.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.156mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.521mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.156mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.094mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.25mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.135mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.088g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.331g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 9.134g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.013g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.264g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Corn chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.158g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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