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Nachos vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and watercress different?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, and iron; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 192% higher.
  • Nachos contain 80 times more saturated fat than watercress. While nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, watercress contains only 0.027g.
  • Watercress has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Watercress, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.5%
~equal in Potassium ~330mg

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
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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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3809.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1195.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.12mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more FatsFats +21400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2606.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +154.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Watercress
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 Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 250µg 192%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 43mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.008g 35%
Fats 21.5g 0.1g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.035g 33%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1mg 21%
Phosphorus 198mg 60mg 20%
Calories 343kcal 11kcal 17%
Vitamin A 5µg 160µg 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 313mg 41mg 12%
Carbs 34.91g 1.29g 11%
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g 11%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.027g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.129mg 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.11mg 7%
Iron 0.75mg 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 63mg 120mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 21mg 5%
Protein 4.32g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.09mg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.244mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.077mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 330mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 0.79g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0.2g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.04mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Watercress
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
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.