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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 C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Equal in Potassium - 330
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Equal in Potassium - 330

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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Contains more Vitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15095.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3809.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1195.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15095.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3809.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1195.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.8%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +2606.2%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Water +154.3%
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 Protein +87.8%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +2606.2%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Water +154.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14300%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0.79g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 2.3g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 0.1g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 1.29g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 11kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.75mg 0.2mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 60mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 330mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.86mg 0.11mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.187mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.09mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.12mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.2mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.129mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 9µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.03mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg 0.133mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.093mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg 0.166mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.134mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg 0.02mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.114mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg 0.137mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg 0.04mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 0.008g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.035g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.