Nachos vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nachos and marinara sauce
- Nachos are richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 23% higher.
- Nachos contain 13 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +482.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +681.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +521.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1352.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3618.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +892.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.377g | 34% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 1.48g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.508g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 34mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.917mg | 21% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 51kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 1.1µg | 14% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.17g | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 8.06g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.41g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 13.9µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 13.7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 5.5g | 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)