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Spaghetti vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spaghetti and Nachos different?

  • Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Spaghetti is 32% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +207%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +722.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +207%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +722.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +66.1%
Contains more Fats +2211.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +567.9%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +34.3%
Contains more Water +66.1%
Contains more Fats +2211.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +567.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10602.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1446%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10602.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1446%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +488.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 28.33
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 Sucrose +488.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 28.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 5.8g 4.32g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 30.86g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 158kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 26.01g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0.03g 0g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 2.17g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 7mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0.5mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 58mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 44mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 1mg 313mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.187mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 8.6µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 7µg 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.042mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.156mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.187mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.133mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.065mg 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.229mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.25mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 2.173g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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