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Nachos vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Macadamia different?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 171% higher.
  • Nachos contain 63 times more Sodium than Macadamia. While Nachos contain 313mg of Sodium, Macadamia contains only 5mg.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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
Nachos
2
:
8
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +392%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +1081.3%
Contains more Manganese +2109.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 368
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +392%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +1081.3%
Contains more Manganese +2109.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 368

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
4
:
7
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +871.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Folate - 11
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +871.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Carbs +152.6%
Contains more Water +2650%
Contains more Other +64%
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +252.4%
Nachos
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +152.6%
Contains more Water +2650%
Contains more Other +64%
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +252.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Starch +2598.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +735.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Nachos
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2598.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +735.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 5.22g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 21.5g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 34.91g 13.82g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 28.33g 1.05g Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 2.17g 4.57g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 63mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.75mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 42mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 198mg 188mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 313mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.86mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.064mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.187mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 8.6µg 3.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.54mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 10µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.156mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.521mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.156mg 0.018mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0.023mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.25mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.135mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.058g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 2.173g 12.061g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.502g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.