Nachos vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and fruitcake different?
- Nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, selenium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1, while fruitcake is higher in iron.
- Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 21% more than fruitcake.
- Nachos contain 13 times more vitamin K than fruitcake. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while fruitcake contains 1.5µg.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than fruitcake (53).
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +330% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
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 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +367.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1186.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +196.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 4.2g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 52mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.9mg | 21% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 9.1g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.07mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 1.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 3.323g | 11% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 101mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 61.6g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 153mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 8.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 324kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)