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Nachos vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nachos and sweet roll

  • Nachos are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sweet roll is 21% higher.
  • Nachos contain 4 times more vitamin K than sweet roll. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while sweet roll contains 4.4µg.
  • Nachos contain less cholesterol.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.7%
~equal in Sodium ~304mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.406mg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +192.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Sweet roll DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 4.797g 23%
Cholesterol 3mg 66mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.324mg 17%
Phosphorus 198mg 76mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 7.473g 16%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 17µg 15%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.99mg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.4µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.384mg 11%
Iron 0.75mg 1.6mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.265mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.107mg 8%
Fats 21.5g 16.4g 8%
Potassium 362mg 111mg 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 62µg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 17mg 6%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.3mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 50.9g 5%
Saturated fat 2.173g 3.079g 4%
Protein 4.32g 6.2g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.14µg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 2.4g 3%
Choline 26.4mg 41.3mg 3%
Copper 0.064mg 0.088mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.59mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 372kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.406mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 31.73g N/A
Sodium 313mg 304mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.