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Potato pancake vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato pancake and Nachos

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 31% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 25 times less Vitamin C than Potato pancake. Potato pancake has 27.6mg of Vitamin C, while Nachos have 1.1mg.
  • Nachos contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Nachos
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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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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.
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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Nachos
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2409.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +614.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Nachos
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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 ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +91.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +275.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Nachos
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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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +35.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +5333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Nachos Opinion
Calories 268kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 6.08g 4.32g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.1mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 27.81g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 95mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 32mg 63mg Nachos
Potassium 622mg 362mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.75mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 2.17g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 3.2g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.064mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.86mg Nachos
Starch 20.88g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 128mg 198mg Nachos
Sodium 764mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 113IU 21IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.187mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 8.6µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.123mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.133mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.63mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.38mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.215mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.07µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 41µg 10µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.058g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 26.4mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 5.04g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.042mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.156mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.187mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.389mg 0.156mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.094mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.229mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.25mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.135mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Potato pancake Nachos
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
37%
Potato pancake
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.

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