Nachos vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nachos and tomato sauce
- Nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet tomato sauce is higher in vitamin A.
- Nachos cover your daily phosphorus needs 24% more than tomato sauce.
- Nachos contain 53 times more saturated fat than tomato sauce. While nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, tomato sauce contains only 0.041g.
- The glycemic index of tomato sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +633.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +589.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7066.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +557.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.1% |
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Other
~1.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31763.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4065.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +657.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.044g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.121g | 33% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.3g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 27mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 1.44mg | 18% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 24kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 2.8µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 5.31g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.041g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.098mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.065mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.96mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 9.9mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.991mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.02mg | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
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 ($)