Hamburger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and nachos different?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B2, while nachos are higher in fiber and phosphorus.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 57% more than nachos.
- Hamburgers contain 16 times more cholesterol than nachos. Hamburgers contain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +751.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1957.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1226.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +140.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1153.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.07µg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 5.04g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.63mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.75mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 17.08g | 4.32g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 14.02g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.86mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 2.173g | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 21.5g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 198mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 362mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 34.91g | 4% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 313mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 343kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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