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Nachos vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nachos and sockeye salmon

  • Nachos are richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 183% higher.
  • Nachos contain 193 times more vitamin K than sockeye salmon. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while sockeye salmon contains 0.1µg.
  • Nachos contain less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.8%

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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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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19200%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.5%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +286%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +201.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +513%
Contains more WaterWater +80%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +652.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 4.47µg 183%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 10.123mg 59%
Selenium 8.6µg 35.5µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.827mg 47%
Protein 4.32g 26.48g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 1.864g 30%
Fats 21.5g 5.57g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.327g 25%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.99mg 21%
Cholesterol 3mg 61mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.274mg 18%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.1µg 16%
Choline 26.4mg 112.6mg 16%
Phosphorus 198mg 305mg 15%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Carbs 34.91g 0g 12%
Starch 28.33g 0g 12%
Sodium 313mg 92mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.246mg 9%
Calories 343kcal 156kcal 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.013mg 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 58µg 6%
Calcium 63mg 11mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.969g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.157mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.55mg 3%
Iron 0.75mg 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 362mg 436mg 2%
Copper 0.064mg 0.076mg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 42mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients

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

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