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

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What are the main differences between Nachos and McDonald's hamburger?

  • Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, while McDonald's hamburger is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 2 times less Phosphorus than Nachos. Nachos have 198mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's hamburger has 107mg.
  • Nachos are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, Hamburger types in this comparison.

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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 +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Iron +282.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +204.7%
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 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Iron +282.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +204.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +621.3%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
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 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +621.3%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%
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
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.9%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 28.98g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 21.5g 10.09g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 30.28g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 264kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 2.17g 6.03g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 0.75mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 107mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 192mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 494mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.064mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 8.6µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 21IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.6mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
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 27mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.428g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.504g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 3.768g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.42g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.004g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.135g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.004g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.134g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos McDonald's hamburger
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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.