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Nachos vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and potato pancake

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 31% more than nachos.
  • Potato pancake has 18 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while potato pancake has 0.23mg.
  • Nachos contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Potato pancakes.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39%
~equal in Selenium ~8.9µg

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
2
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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2409.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +91.4%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +35.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +5333.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Potato pancake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 3mg 95mg 31%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 27.6mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.23mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 3.73g 26%
Sodium 313mg 764mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.448mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 7.516g 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.7µg 14%
Copper 0.064mg 0.18mg 13%
Iron 0.75mg 1.67mg 12%
Fats 21.5g 14.76g 10%
Phosphorus 198mg 128mg 10%
Choline 26.4mg 74.2mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.29µg 9%
Folate 10µg 41µg 8%
Potassium 362mg 622mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.757mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.672mg 7%
Protein 4.32g 6.08g 4%
Calories 343kcal 268kcal 4%
Vitamin A 5µg 32µg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.158mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.173mg 3%
Starch 28.33g 20.88g 3%
Calcium 63mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 34.91g 27.81g 2%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.496g 1%
Selenium 8.6µg 8.9µg 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.7mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Magnesium 42mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 1.79g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Nachos
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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