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Nachos vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and powdered milk

  • Nachos have more vitamin E; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than nachos.
  • Powdered milk has 7 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while powdered milk has 0.58mg.
  • Nachos contain less saturated fat.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1347.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +344.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.646mg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +1414.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +509.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3.25µg 133%
Calcium 63mg 912mg 85%
Phosphorus 198mg 776mg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 1.205mg 82%
Saturated fat 2.173g 16.742g 66%
Protein 4.32g 26.32g 44%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 2.271mg 38%
Cholesterol 3mg 97mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.665g 29%
Vitamin A 5µg 258µg 28%
Potassium 362mg 1330mg 28%
Zinc 0.86mg 3.34mg 23%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.58mg 23%
Choline 26.4mg 117.4mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 7.924g 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 16.3µg 14%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.2µg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.283mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Magnesium 42mg 85mg 10%
Calories 343kcal 496kcal 8%
Fats 21.5g 26.71g 8%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.6mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.302mg 7%
Folate 10µg 37µg 7%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.04mg 6%
Iron 0.75mg 0.47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Sodium 313mg 371mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.064mg 0.08mg 2%
Carbs 34.91g 38.42g 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 38.42g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.646mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.714mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.