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Nachos vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in nachos is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Nachos cover your daily phosphorus needs 28% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +687.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11966.7%
Contains more IronIron +7400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%

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
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1008.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.121g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.838g 33%
Fats 21.5g 3.33g 28%
Phosphorus 198mg 1mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.09mg 27%
Carbs 34.91g 91.56g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.3µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.7µg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 52mg 11%
Potassium 362mg 3mg 11%
Magnesium 42mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.75mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.012mg 9%
Protein 4.32g 0.03g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.028mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.004mg 8%
Copper 0.064mg 0mg 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.21mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 8mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.002mg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Calories 343kcal 397kcal 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 27µg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 9mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.049g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.013g 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 0.086g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14300%
Contains more FatsFats +545.6%
Contains more WaterWater +671.1%
Contains more OtherOther +713%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1573%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4065.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.049g

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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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.