Nachos vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nachos and french fries?
- Nachos are richer in vitamin E, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin K, while french fries are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 16% higher.
- French fries have 10 times less selenium than nachos. Nachos have 8.6µg of selenium, while french fries have 0.9µg.
We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +376.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
~equal in
Water
~38.55g
~equal in
Other
~1.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.336g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.398g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 5.969g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 1.67mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.372mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 14.73g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 11.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.124mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 579mg | 6% |
| Folate | 10µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 4.7mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.247mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 5.398g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 3.43g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 41.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 2.336g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.06g | 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 | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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