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Nachos vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and Tortilla

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Tortilla have more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 48 times less Vitamin K than Nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla contains 0.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
5
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +408%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93%

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
9
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% 1.3% 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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4725%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +554.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
1
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +2163.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.1%
~equal in Water ~39.96g
~equal in Other ~1.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7478.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1189%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +51.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Nachos Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Tortilla Opinion
Calories 343kcal 237kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 21.5g 0.95g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 47.54g Tortilla
Carbs 34.91g 49.94g Tortilla
Cholesterol 3mg Tortilla
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 70mg Tortilla
Potassium 362mg 105mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.17g 2.75g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 2.4g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.86mg 0.32mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g 43.02g Tortilla
Phosphorus 198mg 146mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 482mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.19mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 8.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.114mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.17mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.06mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.4µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 98µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.058g Tortilla
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 0.185g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.391g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.156mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.521mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.156mg 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.094mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.25mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.135mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.019g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.