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Fish sandwich vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and Nachos

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate, however, Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 25% more than Nachos.
  • Fish sandwich has 12 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. While Fish sandwich has 35mg of Cholesterol, Nachos have only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.3%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.3%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +138.2%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440.3%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Fish sandwich Nachos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 10.29g 4.32g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 26.69g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 257kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 37mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 1.5mg 0.75mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 116mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 206mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 602mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.075mg 0.064mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.187mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 8.6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 21IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 5µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.1mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.123mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.133mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.63mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 46µg 10µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.07µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 35mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.173g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.04g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 4.343g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fish sandwich 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%
Fish sandwich
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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