Pecan vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pecan and nachos
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E.
- Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 188% more than nachos.
- Nachos have 19 times less copper than pecan. Pecan has 1.2mg of copper, while nachos have 0.064mg.
- Nachos contain less saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +188.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1775% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +426.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2306.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +436.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +451.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +962.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +635.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +6058.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.187mg | 188% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.064mg | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 5.04g | 110% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 21.5g | 78% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 14.02g | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.123mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.86mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 3.2g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.75mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 2.173g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 4.08mg | 18% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 343kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 313mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 19.3µg | 13% |
| Starch | 0.46g | 28.33g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 198mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 4.32g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 8.6µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 34.91g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.