Nachos vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Nachos and Fast food
- Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Fast food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 34% more than Nachos.
- Nachos contain 11 times more Vitamin E than Fast food. While Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, Fast food contains only 0.38mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +308% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +193% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +973.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +293.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1171.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +79% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~31.5g
~equal in
Water
~38.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +23.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 343kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 21.5g | 12.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.71g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 34.91g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 62mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.75mg | 3.06mg |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.52mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g | 22.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 198mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 331mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 80µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.514g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg | 34.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.173g | 4.493g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.02g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 1.68g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.402mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 1.391g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.