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Nachos vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nachos and provolone

  • Nachos have more vitamin E; however, provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 75% more than nachos.
  • Nachos have 18 times more vitamin E than provolone. While nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, provolone has only 0.23mg.
  • Nachos have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1770%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%

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
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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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4620%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1985.7%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1531.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +151.9%
~equal in Water ~40.95g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 63mg 756mg 69%
Saturated fat 2.173g 17.078g 68%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.46µg 58%
Protein 4.32g 25.58g 43%
Phosphorus 198mg 496mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.769g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.23mg 26%
Vitamin A 5µg 236µg 26%
Sodium 313mg 876mg 24%
Zinc 0.86mg 3.23mg 22%
Cholesterol 3mg 69mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 7.393g 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.2µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.321mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.073mg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 2.14g 11%
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.019mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.01mg 8%
Fats 21.5g 26.62g 8%
Potassium 362mg 138mg 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0.026mg 4%
Magnesium 42mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.75mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.156mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.476mg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Calories 343kcal 351kcal 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 1.115mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

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

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