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Nachos vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nachos and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 60% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 4 times less Vitamin E than Nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of Vitamin E , while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 1.15mg.
  • Nachos are lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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.
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Manganese +266.8%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Manganese +266.8%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +922.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +922.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +148.8%
Contains more Water +640.6%
Contains more Protein +119%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Contains more Other +49.7%
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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +148.8%
Contains more Water +640.6%
Contains more Protein +119%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Contains more Other +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.835
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.835

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +139.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +139.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 4.32g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 21.5g 8.64g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 343kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 28.33g 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0g 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 2.17g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 3.2g 2.8g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 19mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 102mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 152mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 941mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.69mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.187mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 8.6µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 21IU 2IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.15mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.086mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 19.3µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.156mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.521mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.156mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.094mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.25mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.135mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.167g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 1.986g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.835g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.003g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.25g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.018g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.535g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Nachos
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.