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Nachos vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nachos and Potato

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Nachos covers your daily Vitamin E needs 27% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 87 times less Saturated Fat than Nachos. Nachos have 2.173g of Saturated Fat, while Potato has 0.025g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Potato
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +71.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +71.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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
7
:
4
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +40700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +865%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +40700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +865%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
:
1
Potato
Contains more Protein +110.7%
Contains more Fats +23788.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +67%
Contains more Water +111.9%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +110.7%
Contains more Fats +23788.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +67%
Contains more Water +111.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
:
2
Potato
Contains more Starch +85.3%
Contains more Sucrose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +85.3%
Contains more Sucrose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Potato Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 15.39g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 2.05g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 0.09g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 17.49g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 77kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g 15.29g Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 2.17g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.1g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 12mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 57mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 313mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.86mg 0.3mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.187mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 8.6µg 0.4µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 2IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.01mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.081mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.032mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.295mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 10µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.021mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg 0.067mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.066mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg 0.098mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.107mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0.032mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.081mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg 0.103mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg 0.035mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 0.002g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.042g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.