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Fast food vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fast food and Nachos

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Fast food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 34% more than Nachos.
  • Fast food contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. While Fast food contains 5.617mg of Vitamin B3, Nachos contain only 0.63mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
5
:
5
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Iron +308%
Contains more Zinc +193%
Contains more Copper +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Equal in Sodium - 313
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +308%
Contains more Zinc +193%
Contains more Copper +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Equal in Sodium - 313

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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
4
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Nachos
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 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Protein +282.4%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Water - 37.4
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Nachos
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 +282.4%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Water - 37.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
0
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +23.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Nachos
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 Starch +23.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 16.52g 4.32g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 31.5g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 297kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 22.87g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 62mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 3.06mg 0.75mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 134mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 197mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 331mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 2.52mg 0.86mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.064mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.187mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 8.6µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 21IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 5µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.123mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.133mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.63mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 80µg 10µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.07µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.042mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.156mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.187mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.521mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.156mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.094mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.229mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.25mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.135mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 4.493g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.