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Cheeseburger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheeseburger and Nachos?

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Nachos contain 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 5.217mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos contain 0.63mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +261.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1109.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +985.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg
~equal in Choline ~26.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
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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 ProteinProtein +282.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
~equal in Water ~37.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +42.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +126.4%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Nachos Opinion
Calories 308kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 16.51g 4.32g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 26.03g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 28.03g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 43mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 119mg 63mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 2.71mg 0.75mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 2g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.111mg 0.064mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.86mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 161mg 198mg Nachos
Sodium 515mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 254IU 21IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 5µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.187mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 8.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.123mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.133mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.63mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.38mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.215mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.07µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 70µg 10µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 28.9mg 26.4mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.04g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.042mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.156mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.187mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.521mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.156mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.094mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.229mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.25mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.135mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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 - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.