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Nachos vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nachos and sun-dried tomato

  • Nachos are richer in selenium, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 112% higher.
  • Nachos contain 3 times more selenium than sun-dried tomato. Nachos contain 8.6µg of selenium, while sun-dried tomato contains 3µg.
  • Sun-dried tomato has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.3%
Contains more IronIron +257.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +639.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.78mg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +476.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Sun-dried tomato
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.1mg 101.8mg 112%
Copper 0.064mg 0.473mg 45%
Potassium 362mg 1565mg 35%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Iron 0.75mg 2.68mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 2.06g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.383mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.63mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 8.663g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.466mg 12%
Fats 21.5g 14.08g 11%
Fiber 3.2g 5.8g 10%
Selenium 8.6µg 3µg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 81mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.319mg 8%
Phosphorus 198mg 139mg 8%
Calories 343kcal 213kcal 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.193mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 23.33g 4%
Folate 10µg 23µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.479mg 2%
Calcium 63mg 47mg 2%
Sodium 313mg 266mg 2%
Protein 4.32g 5.06g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.78mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.893g 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 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 Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.