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Nachos vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and fennel

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, yet fennel is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Fennel covers your daily vitamin K needs 36% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain 24 times more saturated fat than fennel. While nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, fennel contains only 0.09g.
  • The glycemic index of fennel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fennel, bulb, raw.

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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%
Fennel
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.191mg

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
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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Fennel
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 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.64mg

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
Fennel
1
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.1%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20517.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2882.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 62.8µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.068g 35%
Fats 21.5g 0.2g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.169g 32%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.58mg 23%
Phosphorus 198mg 50mg 21%
Calories 343kcal 31kcal 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.7µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.047mg 13%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 12mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 52mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.09g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.01mg 9%
Carbs 34.91g 7.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.032mg 8%
Protein 4.32g 1.24g 6%
Magnesium 42mg 17mg 6%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin A 5µg 48µg 5%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.232mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 362mg 414mg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 13.2mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 49mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 4.2g N/A
Iron 0.75mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 3.93g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.1g 0%
Copper 0.064mg 0.066mg 0%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.191mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.64mg 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 Fennel
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
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.