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Nachos vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and lentil soup

  • Nachos are higher than lentil soup in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, potassium, and zinc.
  • Nachos cover your daily phosphorus needs 18% more than lentil soup.
  • Nachos contain 29 times more selenium than lentil soup. While nachos contain 8.6µg of selenium, lentil soup contains only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lentil soup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lentil soup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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
Nachos
8
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 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2766.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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
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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
4
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
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1819.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.8%
Contains more OtherOther +52%
Contains more WaterWater +129.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2596.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3776.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Lentil soup DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.52g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.13g 33%
Fats 21.5g 1.12g 31%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 74mg 18%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.3µg 15%
Calories 343kcal 56kcal 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 532mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.09mg 10%
Carbs 34.91g 8.16g 9%
Magnesium 42mg 9mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.45g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.045mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 144mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.14mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.3mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 17mg 5%
Iron 0.75mg 1.07mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.07mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.12mg 3%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.12µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.545mg 1%
Protein 4.32g 3.74g 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.7mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 8.16g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 7µg 0%
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 Lentil soup
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
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.