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Nachos vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nachos and Fish sandwich

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 25% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 7 times more Vitamin E than Fish sandwich. While Nachos have 4.08mg of Vitamin E, Fish sandwich has only 0.55mg.
  • Nachos have less Sodium.

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
6
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% 1.3% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 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 +314.3%
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
3
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 Opinion
Calories 343kcal 257kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 21.5g 12.45g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 31.71g 25.69g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 26.69g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 37mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 206mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 2.17g 3.53g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.86mg 0.49mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 116mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 602mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.55mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.187mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.37mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.07mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg 13.6µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.08g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.595g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 6.257g Fish sandwich
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 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.489g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.023g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.561g Fish sandwich

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
28%
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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