Nachos vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nachos and potato salad
- Nachos have more phosphorus, selenium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, potato salad has more vitamin C and copper.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% more.
- Nachos have 4 times more phosphorus than potato salad. Nachos have 198mg of phosphorus, while potato salad has 52mg.
- Nachos are lower in sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than potato salad.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 2.48g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 68mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 52mg | 21% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 8.2g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 143kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 3.737g | 9% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 529mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 4.1µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 11.17g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 2.68g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.534mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 1.429g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.062mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +465.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
