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Nachos vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and skipjack tuna different?

  • Nachos are richer in fiber, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 113% more than nachos.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than skipjack tuna (0).

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +884.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +444.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2877.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3028.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +553%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%
Contains more OtherOther +339.6%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5669.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1150.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 18.756mg 113%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.19µg 88%
Selenium 8.6µg 46.8µg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.981mg 59%
Protein 4.32g 28.21g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.243g 34%
Fats 21.5g 1.29g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.403g 31%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Cholesterol 3mg 60mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Phosphorus 198mg 285mg 12%
Sodium 313mg 47mg 12%
Carbs 34.91g 0g 12%
Iron 0.75mg 1.6mg 11%
Calories 343kcal 132kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.42g 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.019mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.038mg 7%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 522mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.485mg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.05mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.122mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 0g N/A
Magnesium 42mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.