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Nachos vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and foie gras

  • Nachos have more fiber; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 389% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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
4
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.92mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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
5
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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.1%
~equal in Water ~37.04g

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 9.4µg 389%
Vitamin A 5µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 8.6µg 44µg 64%
Iron 0.75mg 5.5mg 59%
Saturated fat 2.173g 14.45g 56%
Cholesterol 3mg 150mg 49%
Copper 0.064mg 0.4mg 37%
Fats 21.5g 43.84g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 25.61g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.84g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Sodium 313mg 697mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.2mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Protein 4.32g 11.4g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.299mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Folate 10µg 60µg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.06mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.51mg 12%
Carbs 34.91g 4.67g 10%
Potassium 362mg 138mg 7%
Magnesium 42mg 13mg 7%
Calories 343kcal 462kcal 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.088mg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.12mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.92mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 70mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Phosphorus 198mg 200mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.303mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.277g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.