Gyro vs nachos with cheese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: gyro scores 22/100 and nachos with cheese 21/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Gyro
216 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita gyro: 350 g
Nachos with cheese
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate (shared starter): 140 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGyro216 vs 305 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGyro11 vs 9.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberNachos with cheese1.1 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.3 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGyro276 vs 168 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatGyro3.4 vs 7.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Gyro, 100 g | Nachos with cheese, 100 g | Gyro, 350 g | Nachos with cheese, 140 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 305 kcal | 756 kcal | 427 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 9.3 g | 39 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 27 g | 61 g | 38 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.8 g | 4.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 18 g | 39 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 7.2 g | 12 g | 10 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 1 mg | 12 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6.2 µg | 113 µg | 22 µg | 158 µg |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 168 mg | 966 mg | 235 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 4.4 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 247 mg | 150 mg | 345 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 42 mg | 72 mg | 59 mg |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 537 mg | 1258 mg | 752 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.