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

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Important differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Nachos

  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Nachos has more Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 13 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 39mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.8%
Contains more Copper +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.8%
Contains more Copper +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +606.7%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +606.7%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.4%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Fats +86.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Equal in Other - 1.87
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 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 +226.4%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Fats +86.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680.9%
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680.9%

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 +140.9%
Contains more Lactose +2228.6%
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +140.9%
Contains more Lactose +2228.6%

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 Quarter Pounder 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 Quarter Pounder Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 14.1g 4.32g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 22.17g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 244kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 2.2g 0g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 84mg 63mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 2.41mg 0.75mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 124mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 227mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 427mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 2.69mg 0.86mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.107mg 0.064mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg 0.187mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 56IU 21IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.123mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.133mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 0.63mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 56µg 10µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.07µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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 39mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 4.008g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 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 Quarter Pounder 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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.