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Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn and nachos

  • Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn has more copper, magnesium, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, nachos have more vitamin K and vitamin B1.
  • Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn's daily need coverage for copper is 51% more.
  • Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn has 5 times more vitamin B12 than nachos. Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn has 0.36µg of vitamin B12, while nachos have 0.07µg.
  • Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn 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 104% 52% 19% 87% 174% 67% 86% 2% 0% 37%
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 +247.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.2%
Contains more IronIron +209.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +717.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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 0% 1.3% 71% 0% 3.8% 23% 24% 71% 49% 45% 1.8% 7.5% 9.9%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2657.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 23% 65% 2%
Protein: 7.79 g
Fats: 23.36 g
Carbs: 65.32 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 1.44 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 +80.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1689.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
~equal in Fats ~21.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 43% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.458 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.956 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 +97.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 11%
Starch: 6.75 g
Sucrose: 0.85 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +60.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +319.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn Nachos DV% diff.
Copper 0.523mg 0.064mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.956g 5.04g 33%
Magnesium 146mg 42mg 25%
Iron 2.32mg 0.75mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.185mg 0.38mg 16%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 19.3µg 16%
Zinc 2.46mg 0.86mg 15%
Sodium 15mg 313mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.07µg 12%
Calcium 174mg 63mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.52g 14.02g 11%
Carbs 65.32g 34.91g 10%
Starch 6.75g 28.33g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.123mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Fiber 5.3g 3.2g 8%
Calories 503kcal 343kcal 8%
Protein 7.79g 4.32g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.262mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 4.08mg 4%
Potassium 215mg 362mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.133mg 3%
Fats 23.36g 21.5g 3%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.6µg 3%
Choline 18.1mg 26.4mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.458g 2.173g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 60.02g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 1g 2.17g N/A
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 5µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.213mg 0.215mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
24%
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos 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. Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168116/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.