Nachos vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and pound cake different?
- Nachos are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, and phosphorus, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 23% more than pound cake.
- Nachos contain 11 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while pound cake contains 1.7µg.
- Nachos are lower in saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than pound cake (54).
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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 | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1035.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +148.5% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.7% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +364.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +63.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +28.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5688.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 3.02g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.65mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 66mg | 21% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 1.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.036mg | 14% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 13.96g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.811g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.36µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 3.419g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 140mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 65.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 149mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 53.64g | 6% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 17.36g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.173mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 377mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)