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Hamburger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Nachos different?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Nachos are higher in Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 57% more than Nachos.
  • Hamburger contains 16 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. Hamburger contains 47mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types were used 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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
5
:
5
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +61.9%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Zinc +233.7%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +61.9%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Zinc +233.7%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%

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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
5
:
7
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
2
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Protein +295.4%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Equal in Other - 1.87
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +295.4%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
0
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1226.3%
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1226.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
3
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +140.9%
Contains more Lactose +1153.8%
Hamburger
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +140.9%
Contains more Lactose +1153.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Nachos
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 Hamburger Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 17.08g 4.32g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 24.1g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 295kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 2.03g 0g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 0.9g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 102mg 63mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.75mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 136mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 226mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 414mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 2.87mg 0.86mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.064mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.187mg Hamburger
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.123mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.133mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.63mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 56µg 10µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.07µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.042mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.156mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.187mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.521mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.156mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.094mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.229mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.135mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 5.04g 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
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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

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.