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 for 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.
- Puff pastry has a lower glycemic index (56) than nachos (75).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +530% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +483.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +246.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +641.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1031.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +325.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +503.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +405.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 22.228g | 115% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 24.5µg | 29% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 38.5g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.55mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.6mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.8mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.323mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 5.502g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.019mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 8.828g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.495mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 55µg | 11% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 558kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.258mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 62mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 7.4g | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 6.2mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 45.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 253mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.158mg | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.329g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.