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Powdered milk vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between powdered milk and nachos

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than nachos.
  • Nachos have 32 times less cholesterol than powdered milk. Powdered milk has 97mg of cholesterol, while nachos have 3mg.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +102.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1347.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.5%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.63mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +509.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +225.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1414.2%
~equal in Carbs ~34.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.07µg 133%
Calcium 912mg 63mg 85%
Phosphorus 776mg 198mg 83%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.133mg 82%
Saturated fat 16.742g 2.173g 66%
Protein 26.32g 4.32g 44%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.38mg 38%
Cholesterol 97mg 3mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 5.04g 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 5µg 28%
Potassium 1330mg 362mg 28%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.86mg 23%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4.08mg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 26.4mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 14.02g 15%
Selenium 16.3µg 8.6µg 14%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 19.3µg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.123mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Magnesium 85mg 42mg 10%
Calories 496kcal 343kcal 8%
Fats 26.71g 21.5g 8%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 1.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.215mg 7%
Folate 37µg 10µg 7%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.187mg 6%
Iron 0.47mg 0.75mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Sodium 371mg 313mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.064mg 2%
Carbs 38.42g 34.91g 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.63mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.