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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Nachos Supreme

  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Nachos Supreme is higher in Fiber.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 40% more than Nachos Supreme.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos Supreme. While McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4.452mg of Vitamin B3, Nachos Supreme has only 1.01mg.
  • Nachos Supreme has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 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 +78.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.202mg

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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 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 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +332.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +127.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
~equal in Fats ~12.48g
~equal in Carbs ~21.39g
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.283 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 -36.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +782%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +730.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +714.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +22.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1142.9%
~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 Quarter Pounder 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 Quarter Pounder Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 244kcal 223kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 14.1g 6.21g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 12.48g Nachos Supreme
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Net carbs 20.57g 17.69g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 22.17g 21.39g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Cholesterol 39mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 22mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 84mg 47mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 227mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 2.41mg 1.01mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g 1.63g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.107mg 0.104mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 2.69mg 1.05mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 124mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 427mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 56IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.199mg 0.202mg Nachos Supreme
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.073mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.137mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 1.01mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.31µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 56µg 14µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 4.008g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 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 2.2g 0.27g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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 Quarter Pounder 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
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.459g)
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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.

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