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Nachos vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and milkshake different?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, and iron; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for nachos is 27% higher.
  • Milkshake has less sodium.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than nachos (75).

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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
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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1235.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +273.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%

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
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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8060%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9550%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +642.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.368mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.9%
Contains more FatsFats +609.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.7%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +99.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1502.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4360.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Milkshake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Milkshake DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.875g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.113g 33%
Fats 21.5g 3.03g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.05mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.52µg 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.2µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.042mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Phosphorus 198mg 115mg 12%
Calories 343kcal 112kcal 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 2.3µg 11%
Sodium 313mg 95mg 9%
Calcium 63mg 146mg 8%
Iron 0.75mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.03mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.014mg 8%
Magnesium 42mg 12mg 7%
Carbs 34.91g 17.75g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.195mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 183mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.39mg 4%
Cholesterol 3mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.146mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 25µg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 14.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.886g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Protein 4.32g 3.86g 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.051mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.368mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.105mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.58g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.