Nachos with cheese vs pork dumplings: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: nachos with cheese scores 21/100 and pork dumplings 22/100, 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.
Nachos with cheese
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate (shared starter): 140 g
Pork dumplings
190 kcal per 100 g. 10 dumplings: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPork dumplings305 vs 190 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even9.3 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberNachos with cheese2.5 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPork dumplings1.8 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPork dumplings168 vs 192 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPork dumplings7.2 vs 2.6 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nachos with cheese, 100 g | Pork dumplings, 100 g | Nachos with cheese, 140 g | Pork dumplings, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 190 kcal | 427 kcal | 475 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 8.4 g | 13 g | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 21 g | 38 g | 52 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 1.1 g | 3.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 7.8 g | 26 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 2.6 g | 10 g | 6.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 6.3 mg | 1.5 mg | 16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 113 µg | 5.4 µg | 158 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 192 mg | 235 mg | 480 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.6 mg | 1.1 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 28 mg | 345 mg | 70 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 18 mg | 59 mg | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 335 mg | 752 mg | 839 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.