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Nachos vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nachos and rice pudding?

  • Nachos are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, fiber, selenium, magnesium, and potassium, while rice pudding is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% higher.
  • Rice pudding has 32 times less fiber than nachos. Nachos have 3.2g of fiber, while rice pudding has 0.1g.
  • Rice pudding is lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than rice pudding (59).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.

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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
8
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 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.5%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%

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
9
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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +820%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg

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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1219%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.6%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
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% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3079.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Rice pudding DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.441g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.06g 33%
Fats 21.5g 1.63g 31%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 87mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.035mg 14%
Calories 343kcal 111kcal 12%
Fiber 3.2g 0.1g 12%
Selenium 8.6µg 1.9µg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 109mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.24µg 7%
Potassium 362mg 130mg 7%
Magnesium 42mg 13mg 7%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.057mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.967g 5%
Iron 0.75mg 0.37mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 20.81g 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 46µg 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.018mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 63mg 105mg 4%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.38mg 4%
Protein 4.32g 3.29g 2%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.288mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.141mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.443mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.075mg 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 Rice pudding
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
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.