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Nachos vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nachos and pumpkin pie

  • Nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, selenium, and potassium, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin pie is 68% higher.
  • Nachos contain 5 times more vitamin E than pumpkin pie. Nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, while pumpkin pie contains 0.76mg.
  • Nachos contain less cholesterol.
  • Pumpkin pie has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
~equal in Calcium ~64mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8860%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +42%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.124mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.5%
Contains more OtherOther +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
~equal in Protein ~3.9g
~equal in Carbs ~34.83g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.988g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +164%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1654.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +22.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 5µg 448µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 4.6g 24%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.76mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.77g 22%
Fats 21.5g 9.75g 18%
Phosphorus 198mg 81mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.35µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.063mg 12%
Copper 0.064mg 0.148mg 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg 8%
Starch 28.33g 10.73g 7%
Magnesium 42mg 14mg 7%
Selenium 8.6µg 5.4µg 6%
Potassium 362mg 167mg 6%
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g 6%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 13.2µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.177mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 243kcal 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.39mg 4%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.85g 4%
Sodium 313mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.107mg 3%
Iron 0.75mg 0.9mg 2%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.227mg 2%
Choline 26.4mg 37.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.988g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.124mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.452mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 4.32g 3.9g 1%
Carbs 34.91g 34.83g 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 63mg 64mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 18.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g 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 Pumpkin pie
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%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.71g)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients

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

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