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Nachos vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and Yogurt parfait

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Fiber, while Yogurt parfait have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Yogurt parfait's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 16 times less Vitamin E than Nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, while Yogurt parfait contains 0.25mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yogurt parfait is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.

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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
7
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 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.89mg

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
5
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% 1.3% 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 48% 6.9% 5% 3% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1532%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1035.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1157.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg

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
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2028.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.1%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
Contains more WaterWater +111.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4466.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4031.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 343kcal 84kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 3.36g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 1.01g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 31.71g 14.76g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 15.86g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 42mg 17mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 362mg 189mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.49mg Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 11.68g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.054mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 93mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 21IU 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 5µg 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.25mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 3.9µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.07mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.714mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.7µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 51µg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 26.4mg 11.9mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 0.307g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.122g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Yogurt parfait
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
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.