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Nachos vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Roast beef sandwich different?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 37% higher.
  • Nachos contain 9 times more Vitamin E than Roast beef sandwich. While Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, Roast beef sandwich contains only 0.43mg.
  • Nachos have less Sodium.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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.
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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more IronIron +252%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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% 1.3% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +848.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +108.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.2%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +251.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186%

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +60.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 343kcal 244kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 21.5g 10.3g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 20.91g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 22.21g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 55mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 224mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 2.17g 3.84g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.86mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 28.33g 17.65g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 313mg 653mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 8IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.43mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.215mg
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.8µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.389g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.399g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 3.987g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.762g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.152g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.007g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.465g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.