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Spread vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spread and nachos

  • Spread has more vitamin B12, while nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 44% higher.
  • Nachos contain 13 times less cholesterol than spread. Spread contains 38mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Nachos
6
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 CopperCopper +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +619.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg

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.
Spread
7
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +420%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +136%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.133mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Nachos
2
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 +77.3%
Contains more WaterWater +61.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
0
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Nachos
3
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 -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.07µg 44%
Sodium 1013mg 313mg 30%
Phosphorus 59mg 198mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 5.04g 17%
Saturated fat 5.977g 2.173g 17%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 4.08mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 14.02g 16%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 19.3µg 15%
Fiber 0.2g 3.2g 12%
Cholesterol 38mg 3mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 11.94g 34.91g 8%
Magnesium 8mg 42mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.064mg 7%
Choline 62.3mg 26.4mg 7%
Potassium 110mg 362mg 7%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.187mg 7%
Protein 7.66g 4.32g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.63mg 7%
Fats 17.34g 21.5g 6%
Calories 235kcal 343kcal 5%
Calcium 12mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.123mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Selenium 9.7µg 8.6µg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Iron 0.79mg 0.75mg 1%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.86mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.133mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 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
Spread 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
30%
Spread
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.804g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.