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Nachos vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nachos and fruit salad

  • Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, while fruit salad has more vitamin A.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 26% higher.
  • Fruit salad contains 543 times less saturated fat than nachos. Nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, while fruit salad contains 0.004g.
  • Fruit salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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
9
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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.1%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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
10
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1018.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +747.1%
Contains more FatsFats +71566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.5%
Contains more OtherOther +619.2%
Contains more WaterWater +130.3%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +280300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45718.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Fruit salad DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.005g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.011g 34%
Fats 21.5g 0.03g 33%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 14mg 26%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Calories 343kcal 50kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.027mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 5mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.004g 10%
Fiber 3.2g 1g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.011mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.014mg 9%
Protein 4.32g 0.51g 8%
Magnesium 42mg 8mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 116mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.053mg 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.14mg 7%
Carbs 34.91g 13.05g 7%
Iron 0.75mg 0.25mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.356mg 2%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.151mg 2%
Copper 0.064mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.3mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.