Nachos vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and pilaf
- Nachos have more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, pilaf is richer in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pilaf covers your daily folate needs 51% more than nachos.
- Pilaf has 102 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while pilaf has 0.04mg.
- Nachos contain less sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +276.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3760% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +872.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1469.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +365.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3658.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1236.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +76.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +151.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Folate | 10µg | 212µg | 51% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 1303mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 32.4µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.603mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.373g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 6.127mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.377g | 31% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 1.37g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.882mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.04mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.44mg | 21% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 71.23g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0.5µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 76.31g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 10.42g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.166mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.2g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.307g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.715mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 4.1mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.02µg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 359kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.