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Nachos vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nachos and water

  • The amount of phosphorus, fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, calcium, and copper in nachos is higher than in water.
  • Nachos cover your daily phosphorus needs 28% more than water.
  • Water contains less sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of water is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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
9
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%
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +8500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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
12
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%
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
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
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1770%
Contains more WaterWater +167.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Water
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Water DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 34%
Fats 21.5g 0g 33%
Phosphorus 198mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 17%
Calories 343kcal 0kcal 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Sodium 313mg 5mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 34.91g 0g 12%
Potassium 362mg 0mg 11%
Magnesium 42mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.173g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 10%
Protein 4.32g 0g 9%
Iron 0.75mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.01mg 8%
Calcium 63mg 3mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.016mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Water
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
0%
Water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
1%
Water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.