Nachos vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and flour different?
- Nachos are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 55% higher.
- Nachos contain 157 times more sodium than flour. While nachos contain 313mg of sodium, flour contains only 2mg.
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +518.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +538.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +837.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1730% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2093.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +213.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16014.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1120.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.785mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 4.64mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 33.9µg | 46% |
| Folate | 10µg | 183µg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.087g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 5.904mg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.98g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.413g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.494mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.06mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.682mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 76.31g | 14% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.044mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 108mg | 13% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 10.33g | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.144mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.155g | 9% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 107mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 10.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.438mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.23mg | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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