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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +85.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +211.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.