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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 for 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% 1.7% 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% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.96µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 3.987g 25%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.43mg 24%
Iron 0.75mg 2.64mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.343mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.762g 22%
Protein 4.32g 15.17g 22%
Fats 21.5g 10.3g 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 18.2µg 17%
Sodium 313mg 653mg 15%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.8µg 14%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.27mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.287mg 12%
Folate 10µg 51µg 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg 9%
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.217mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.173g 3.399g 6%
Calories 343kcal 244kcal 5%
Magnesium 42mg 23mg 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.109mg 5%
Starch 28.33g 17.65g 4%
Carbs 34.91g 22.21g 4%
Potassium 362mg 224mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.234mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Choline 26.4mg 32.4mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 55mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 2.17g 3.84g N/A
Phosphorus 198mg 200mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.215mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.389g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.

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