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Nachos vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and drumstick tree different?

  • Nachos are richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, while drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 155% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain 66 times more saturated fat than drumstick tree. Nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, while drumstick tree contains 0.033g.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than drumstick tree (0).

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Drumstick pods, raw types were 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
5
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more IronIron +108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg

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
8
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.62mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +309.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.8%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13645.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Drumstick tree
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.1mg 141mg 155%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.102g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.003g 34%
Fats 21.5g 0.2g 33%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 50mg 21%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Calories 343kcal 37kcal 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.7µg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 42mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.033g 10%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Carbs 34.91g 8.53g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.794mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.053mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.074mg 5%
Iron 0.75mg 0.36mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.45mg 4%
Protein 4.32g 2.1g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 63mg 30mg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.259mg 3%
Potassium 362mg 461mg 3%
Copper 0.064mg 0.084mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 42mg 45mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.2g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.62mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0g 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 Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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.

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.