Nachos vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nachos and ice cream
- Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and fiber; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B12.
- Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 25% more than ice cream.
- Nachos have 64 times more vitamin K than ice cream. While nachos have 19.3µg of vitamin K, ice cream has only 0.3µg.
- Ice cream has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of nachos is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2237.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +443.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +347.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2260% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +457.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1015% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.452g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 2.969g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.3mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 6.79g | 21% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 11g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.048mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.39µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 1.8µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.7g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.008mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 207kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.023mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 23.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.581mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | 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 |
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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 - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.617g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.