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Nachos vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nachos and paprika?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and potassium than nachos.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than paprika (0).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Spices, paprika types in this comparison.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.8%
Contains more IronIron +2718.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1014.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750.3%

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
2
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%
Paprika
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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% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +824.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +895.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +316.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.8%
Contains more WaterWater +232.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
Contains more OtherOther +313.9%

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% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +727.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.14g

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +52.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Paprika
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 5µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 0.75mg 21.14mg 255%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 29.1mg 167%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 2.141mg 148%
Fiber 3.2g 34.9g 127%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 1.23mg 84%
Copper 0.064mg 0.713mg 72%
Manganese 0.187mg 1.59mg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 10.06mg 59%
Potassium 362mg 2280mg 56%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 80.3µg 51%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 2.51mg 43%
Zinc 0.86mg 4.33mg 32%
Magnesium 42mg 178mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 1.695g 31%
Protein 4.32g 14.14g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 7.766g 18%
Calcium 63mg 229mg 17%
Phosphorus 198mg 314mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.33mg 17%
Fats 21.5g 12.89g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 68mg 11%
Folate 10µg 49µg 10%
Fructose 0g 6.71g 8%
Carbs 34.91g 53.99g 6%
Choline 26.4mg 51.5mg 5%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.3µg 4%
Calories 343kcal 282kcal 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.14g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.453g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g 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 Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

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

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