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Nachos vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, and Fiber, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 34% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 2 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. While Nachos contain 3.2g of Fiber, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 1.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.1%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.1%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%

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.
Nachos
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.1%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1157.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.1%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Equal in Other - 1.84
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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Equal in Other - 1.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.1%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15.2%
Contains more Lactose +409.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15.2%
Contains more Lactose +409.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos McDonald's Big Mac
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 18.48g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 21.5g 14.96g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 20.08g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 257kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 2.17g 3.97g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.75mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 122mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 181mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 460mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.064mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.187mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 36mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.588g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.803g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 3.474g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.306g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos McDonald's Big Mac
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
25%
Nachos
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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