Nachos vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nachos and gratin
- Nachos have more phosphorus, selenium, fiber, and magnesium, while gratin has more copper, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Gratin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 13% higher.
- Gratin contains 3 times less selenium than nachos. Nachos contain 8.6µg of selenium, while gratin contains 2.7µg.
- The amount of sodium in nachos is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +552.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1726.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.276g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 2.149g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 21.5g | 7.59g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 113mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.733g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 132kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 2.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 9.9mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 11.27g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 433mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.993mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 5.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 396mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.151mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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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