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

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What are the main differences between McDonald's hamburger and Nachos?

  • McDonald's hamburger is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Nachos are higher in Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Nachos have 12 times less Vitamin B12 than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger has 0.83µg of Vitamin B12, while Nachos have 0.07µg.
  • Nachos are lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
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 +101.6%
Contains more IronIron +282.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%

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% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Nachos
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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 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Nachos
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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 +199.1%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +113.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Nachos
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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 -38%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +272.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Nachos
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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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 hamburger 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Nachos Opinion
Calories 264kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 12.92g 4.32g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 28.98g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 30.28g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 27mg 3mg Nachos
Magnesium 21mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 127mg 63mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 2.87mg 0.75mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.096mg 0.064mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.86mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 107mg 198mg Nachos
Sodium 494mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 55IU 21IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.322mg 0.187mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 8.6µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.123mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.133mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 0.63mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.07µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 64µg 10µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 3.504g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 5.04g 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
Fructose 3.3g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger 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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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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