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Nachos vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nachos and Danish pastry

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Nachos covers your daily need of Vitamin E 25% more than Danish pastry.
  • Nachos have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. While Nachos have 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, Danish pastry has only 0.04mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +1065.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +1065.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.9
Equal in Carbs - 37.2
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.9
Equal in Carbs - 37.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 4.32g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 21.5g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 34.91g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 343kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 6.95g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 35mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 42mg 15mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 108mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 98mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 417mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.7mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.187mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 8.6µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 21IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.35mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.304mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.04mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 19.3µg 6.9µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.156mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.521mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.156mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.094mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.25mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.135mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.173g 6.794g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 11.313g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 2.575g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nachos Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.