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Nachos vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and lamb

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, fiber, and vitamin K; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain less saturated fat.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750%
Contains more IronIron +150.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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
6
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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +128%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.6%
~equal in Fats ~20.94g

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
Lamb
0
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.55µg 103%
Protein 4.32g 24.52g 40%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.66mg 38%
Zinc 0.86mg 4.46mg 33%
Selenium 8.6µg 26.4µg 32%
Cholesterol 3mg 97mg 31%
Saturated fat 2.173g 8.83g 30%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.14mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.51g 24%
Iron 0.75mg 1.88mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 8.82g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.6µg 12%
Choline 26.4mg 93.7mg 12%
Carbs 34.91g 0g 12%
Sodium 313mg 72mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.25mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.13mg 7%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.022mg 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0.119mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.66mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 17mg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 23mg 5%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Calories 343kcal 294kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.1mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 310mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 198mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 21.5g 20.94g 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.17g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.777mg 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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.657g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.