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

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Differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Nachos

  • Nachos contain less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% higher.
  • Nachos contain 12 times less Cholesterol than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 35mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Calcium +165.1%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.1%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +165.1%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.1%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
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 A +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
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 +200.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319.7%
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +120.8%
Contains more Lactose +201.9%
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +120.8%
Contains more Lactose +201.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Cheeseburger 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 McDonald's Cheeseburger Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 26.71g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 12.97g 4.32g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 27.81g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 263kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 2.59g 0g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 167mg 63mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 0.75mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 140mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 200mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 626mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.91mg 0.86mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.064mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg 0.187mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 243IU 21IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.123mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.133mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.63mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 59µg 10µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.07µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 35mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 4.435g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 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

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McDonald's Cheeseburger 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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.

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