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Nachos vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and italian ice different?

  • Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 28% higher.
  • Italian ice has less saturated fat.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared are the varieties 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.
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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5933.3%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +2766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14300%
Contains more FatsFats +107400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3640%
Contains more WaterWater +131%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Italian ice
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 Italian ice DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0g 34%
Fats 21.5g 0.02g 33%
Phosphorus 198mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.002mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Calories 343kcal 53kcal 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.1µg 15%
Sodium 313mg 4mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.005mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 0mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0g 10%
Potassium 362mg 6mg 10%
Protein 4.32g 0.03g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.005mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.03mg 8%
Iron 0.75mg 0.09mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.02mg 7%
Carbs 34.91g 13.5g 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0.01mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 1mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.715mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 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 Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
1%
Italian ice

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.