Nachos vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and shortbread
- Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 30% more than nachos.
- Shortbread has 3 times less vitamin B6 than nachos. Nachos have 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while shortbread has 0.071mg.
- Nachos contain less saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +710% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +938.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +42.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3860.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.98mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 8.105g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 8.326g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 66mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.353mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 6.708g | 18% |
| Folate | 10µg | 81µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.275mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.314mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 63.78g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.393mg | 9% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 514kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 26.22g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 40.47g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 6.2µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 353mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.714g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.932g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos 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.