Nachos vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and potato wedges different?
- Nachos are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium, while potato wedges are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Nachos cover your daily need for phosphorus, 16% more than potato wedges.
- Nachos contain 6 times more sodium than potato wedges. Nachos contain 313mg of sodium, while potato wedges contain 49mg.
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.
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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 | +121.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +918.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.102g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 1.451g | 31% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 2.2g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 87mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 123kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 11.2mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 49mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.35mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.54mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 25.5g | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 394mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +877.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.6% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +866.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4841.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
