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Shallot vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shallot and Nachos

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Nachos covers your daily Vitamin E needs 27% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Nachos. While Shallot contains 8mg of Vitamin C, Nachos contain only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shallot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw 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.
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Nachos
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Selenium +616.7%
Equal in Potassium - 362
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Selenium +616.7%
Equal in Potassium - 362

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 C +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2312.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 C +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Water +113.4%
Contains more Protein +72.8%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +133.8%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Water +113.4%
Contains more Protein +72.8%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +133.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12823.1%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12823.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 2.5g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0.1g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 16.8g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 72kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 7.87g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 3.2g
Calcium 37mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 1.2mg 0.75mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 60mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 334mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 12mg 313mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.088mg 0.064mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.187mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 4IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.04mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 8mg 1.1mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.215mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 10µg Shallot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 0.8µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.098mg 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.149mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.125mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.027mg 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.11mg 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.043mg 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Shallot
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 2.173g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.