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Nachos vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and gouda cheese

  • Nachos have more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, gouda cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 77% more than nachos.
  • Gouda cheese has 17 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while gouda cheese has 0.24mg.
  • Nachos contain less sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, gouda.

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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
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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.2%
Contains more IronIron +212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%

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.
Nachos
8
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 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +739.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1472.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +477.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
Contains more OtherOther +110.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +667.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.173g 17.614g 70%
Calcium 63mg 700mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.54µg 61%
Phosphorus 198mg 546mg 50%
Protein 4.32g 24.94g 41%
Cholesterol 3mg 114mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.657g 29%
Zinc 0.86mg 3.9mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.24mg 26%
Sodium 313mg 819mg 22%
Vitamin A 5µg 165µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 7.747g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.334mg 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.3µg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 2.22g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg 10%
Fats 21.5g 27.44g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.03mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.011mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 121mg 7%
Iron 0.75mg 0.24mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.063mg 4%
Folate 10µg 21µg 3%
Magnesium 42mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.064mg 0.036mg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 356kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 2.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 1.032mg 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 Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.441g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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