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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 covers your daily need of 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.
Nachos
7
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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~394mg
~equal in Iron ~0.7mg

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
9
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% 1.3% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 2% 26% 68%
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
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
26% 69% 5%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 343kcal 123kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 2.7g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 2.2g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 31.71g 23.5g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 25.5g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 15mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.75mg 0.7mg Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.2g 2g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.37mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 87mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.04mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 1.451g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.102g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.