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Potato bread vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato bread and Nachos different?

  • Potato bread is higher in Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Potato bread is 29% higher.
  • Potato bread contains 3 times more Iron than Nachos. While Potato bread contains 2.25mg of Iron, Nachos contain only 0.75mg.

Bread, potato and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 Calcium +198.4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +98.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +198.4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +98.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +768.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.8%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +768.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.4%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Contains more Fats +586.9%
Contains more Water +11.5%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +189.4%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Contains more Fats +586.9%
Contains more Water +11.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 31.71g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 4.32g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 47.07g 34.91g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 9.38g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 6.3g 3.2g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 63mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 0.75mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 369mg 198mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 362mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.44mg 0.86mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.064mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.187mg Potato bread
Selenium 9.5µg 8.6µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 21IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 5µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.123mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 0.63mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.38mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.215mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 10µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.07µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.042mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.156mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.187mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.311mg 0.156mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.229mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg 0.25mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg 0.135mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.173g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.04g Nachos
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
Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.