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Nachos vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nachos and Sunflower oil

  • Nachos have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 247% more than Nachos.
  • Sunflower oil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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
Nachos
9
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Sunflower oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Nachos
11
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +906.9%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Sunflower oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +906.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
4
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +365.1%
Nachos
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
Sunflower oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +365.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
1
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +622.2%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Sunflower oil
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +622.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 0g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 34.91g 0g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 0mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 0mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 0mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 0mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.86mg 0mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.4µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg 0mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg 0mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg 0mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg 0mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Trans Fat 0.058g Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 2.173g 13g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 36.4g Sunflower oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.