Nachos vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and wheat gluten
- Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, and copper.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than nachos.
- Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +593.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +361.6% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1062.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +356.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1639.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8887.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 4.32g | 75.16g | 142% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 39.7µg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 5.2mg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.156g | 35% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 1.85g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.81g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.182mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.272g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 260mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 142mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 13.79g | 7% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 370kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.85mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.