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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.

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.
Pecan
9
:
1
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +237.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +426.7%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +2306.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +237.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +426.7%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +2306.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%
Equal in Calcium - 63

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.
Pecan
5
:
5
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +451.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +451.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
3
Nachos
Contains more Protein +112.3%
Contains more Fats +234.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Water +962.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +112.3%
Contains more Fats +234.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Water +962.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
1
Nachos
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
:
2
Nachos
Contains more Sucrose +635.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +6058.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +635.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +6058.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 9.17g 4.32g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 21.5g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 691kcal 343kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0.04g 0g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 9.6g 3.2g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 63mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0.75mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 42mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 198mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 362mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 313mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.86mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.064mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.187mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 56IU 21IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 1.4mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.123mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.63mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.38mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 22µg 10µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 3.5µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.042mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.156mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.187mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.521mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.156mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.094mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.229mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.25mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.135mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pecan
Trans Fat 0.058g Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 14.02g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 5.04g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Pecan Nachos
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
31%
Pecan
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.