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

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Important differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Nachos Supreme

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Nachos Supreme has more Fiber.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 4 times more Folate than Nachos Supreme. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 59µg of Folate, while Nachos Supreme has 14µg.
  • Nachos Supreme is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme.

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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 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.3%
Contains more IronIron +132.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~153mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
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% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~242IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more OtherOther +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
~equal in Fats ~12.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +773.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +859.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +61.1%
~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.
McDonald's Cheeseburger Nachos Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 263kcal 223kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 12.97g 6.21g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 12.48g Nachos Supreme
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 26.71g 17.69g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 27.81g 21.39g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 35mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 167mg 47mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 2.35mg 1.01mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 1.63g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 1.1g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.097mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 1.91mg 1.05mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 140mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 626mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 243IU 242IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.23mg 0.202mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.073mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.137mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.01mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.31µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 59µg 14µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 4.435g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 2.496g Nachos Supreme
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 2.59g 0.27g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g Nachos Supreme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Cheeseburger Nachos Supreme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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