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

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What are the differences between nachos Supreme and mcDonald's hamburgers?

  • Nachos Supreme is higher in fiber; however, mcDonald's hamburgers are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's hamburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
  • McDonald's hamburgers contain 3 times less fiber than nachos Supreme. Nachos Supreme contains 3.7g of fiber, while mcDonald's hamburgers contain 1.3g.

We used TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme and McDONALD'S, Hamburger types in this article.

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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 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.2%
Contains more IronIron +184.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg

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 0% 14% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 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 2% 0% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 57% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +813%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1122.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Nachos Supreme McDonald's hamburger
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 Nachos Supreme McDonald's hamburger DV% diff.
Selenium 8.1µg 26.2µg 33%
Iron 1.01mg 2.87mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.83µg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.01mg 4.544mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.247mg 15%
Protein 6.21g 12.92g 13%
Folate 14µg 64µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.75mg 12%
Fiber 3.7g 1.3g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.239mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.95mg 8%
Calcium 47mg 127mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.661g 3.768g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 7%
Phosphorus 153mg 107mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 1.42g 7%
Starch 14.97g 6%
Sodium 348mg 494mg 6%
Manganese 0.202mg 0.322mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 5%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Saturated fat 2.549g 3.504g 4%
Cholesterol 14mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 0.27g 3.3g 4%
Fats 12.48g 10.09g 4%
Magnesium 33mg 21mg 3%
Carbs 21.39g 30.28g 3%
Potassium 298mg 192mg 3%
Calories 223kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Copper 0.104mg 0.096mg 1%
Net carbs 17.69g 28.98g N/A
Sugar 1.63g 6.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0.428g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.216mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.541mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.118mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.134g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 1.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Supreme McDonald's hamburger
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
18%
Nachos Supreme
27%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos Supreme
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.955g)
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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients
  2. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.