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Nachos vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and potatoes

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Nachos cover your daily vitamin E needs 27% more than potatoes.
  • Potatoes have 87 times less saturated fat than nachos. Nachos have 2.173g of saturated fat, while potatoes have 0.025g.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

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
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%
Potato
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.81mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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%
Potato
4
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +865%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
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
Potato
1
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 ProteinProtein +110.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.6%
Contains more OtherOther +67%
Contains more WaterWater +111.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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
Potato
2
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 StarchStarch +85.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +211.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Potato DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.002g 35%
Fats 21.5g 0.09g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.042g 33%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.01mg 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 19.7mg 21%
Phosphorus 198mg 57mg 20%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.4µg 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2µg 14%
Calories 343kcal 77kcal 13%
Sodium 313mg 6mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.025g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.032mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.298mg 6%
Carbs 34.91g 17.49g 6%
Protein 4.32g 2.05g 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.11mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.3mg 5%
Starch 28.33g 15.29g 5%
Calcium 63mg 12mg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.081mg 4%
Fiber 3.2g 2.1g 4%
Choline 26.4mg 12.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.061mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.295mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 425mg 2%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Folate 10µg 15µg 1%
Iron 0.75mg 0.81mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.26g 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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Nachos
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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 vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.

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