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Nachos vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nachos and turmeric

  • Nachos contain less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium than turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 853% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 12 times less sodium than nachos. Nachos contain 313mg of sodium, while turmeric contains 27mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +395.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.6%
Contains more IronIron +7233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1931.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10488.2%

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
6
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~4.43mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +561.5%
Contains more WaterWater +191.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.3%
Contains more OtherOther +278.6%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3022.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.4%

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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +349.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Turmeric
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.187mg 19.8mg 853%
Iron 0.75mg 55mg 678%
Copper 0.064mg 1.3mg 137%
Fiber 3.2g 22.7g 78%
Potassium 362mg 2080mg 51%
Magnesium 42mg 208mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.449g 34%
Zinc 0.86mg 4.5mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.756g 29%
Fats 21.5g 3.25g 28%
Phosphorus 198mg 299mg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 27mg 12%
Carbs 34.91g 67.14g 11%
Protein 4.32g 9.68g 11%
Calcium 63mg 168mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.107mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.058mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.35mg 5%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 13.4µg 5%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.2µg 4%
Choline 26.4mg 49.2mg 4%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.542mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.838g 2%
Calories 343kcal 312kcal 2%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 4.43mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.15mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.45g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g 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 Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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