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Nachos vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Puff pastry different?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Puff pastry is 29% higher.
  • Nachos contain 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Puff pastry. While Nachos contain 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, Puff pastry contains only 0.019mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked are the varieties 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 Calcium +530%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +483.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +184.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +483.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +184.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.2%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +405.4%
Contains more Other +87%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +405.4%
Contains more Other +87%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 4.32g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 21.5g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 34.91g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 343kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 10mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 42mg 16mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 60mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 62mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.86mg 0.54mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.187mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 8.6µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 21IU 1IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.55mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.019mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.156mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.521mg 0.514mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.144mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.25mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.135mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.058g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 2.173g 5.502g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 8.828g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 22.228g Puff pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nachos Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.