Nachos vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nachos and taro?
- Nachos are richer in phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, while taro is higher in copper, manganese, and potassium.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% higher.
- Taro has 53 times less saturated fat than nachos. Nachos have 2.173g of saturated fat, while taro has 0.041g.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than taro (54).
We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Taro, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1830% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5972.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.016g | 35% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.2g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.083g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 84mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 2.38mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.041g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.383mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.025mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 591mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.095mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.034mg | 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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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)