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Nachos vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and dashi different?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E and fiber; however, dashi is richer in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for dashi is 40% higher.
  • Nachos contain 16 times more fiber than dashi. While nachos contain 3.2g of fiber, dashi contains only 0.2g.
  • Nachos have less sodium.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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
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%
Dashi
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +855.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.9%

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
4
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%
Dashi
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% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +246.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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
Dashi
3
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1526.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
Dashi
0
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Dashi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 66.9µg 40%
Selenium 8.6µg 27.6µg 35%
Sodium 313mg 1067mg 33%
Protein 4.32g 16.7g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.43mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 5.365g 22%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.72mg 22%
Choline 26.4mg 114.5mg 16%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Fats 21.5g 13.89g 12%
Calcium 63mg 187mg 12%
Fiber 3.2g 0.2g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.46mg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 64.88g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.3µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.173g 3.433g 6%
Calories 343kcal 438kcal 5%
Phosphorus 198mg 166mg 5%
Iron 0.75mg 1.03mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.485g 4%
Magnesium 42mg 56mg 3%
Folate 10µg 21µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 25µg 2%
Potassium 362mg 309mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 14.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 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 - 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Dashi
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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.