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Nachos vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nachos and fish sandwiches

  • Nachos have more vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 25% more than nachos.
  • Nachos have 7 times more vitamin E than fish sandwiches. While nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, fish sandwiches have only 0.55mg.
  • Nachos have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.3%

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
3
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +641.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +871.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +72.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +440.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 2.595g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.68µg 25%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.55mg 24%
Selenium 8.6µg 18µg 17%
Fats 21.5g 12.45g 14%
Sodium 313mg 602mg 13%
Phosphorus 198mg 116mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Protein 4.32g 10.29g 12%
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.15mg 10%
Iron 0.75mg 1.5mg 9%
Fiber 3.2g 1g 9%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 6.257g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 13.6µg 5%
Potassium 362mg 206mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 257kcal 4%
Magnesium 42mg 25mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.264mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.49mg 3%
Carbs 34.91g 26.69g 3%
Calcium 63mg 37mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.949g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.08g N/A
Choline 26.4mg 28.9mg 0%
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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Fish 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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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