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Nachos vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nachos and Burger King Whopper

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 45% more than Nachos.
  • Burger King Whopper has 27 times less Vitamin E than Nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of Vitamin E, while Burger King Whopper has 0.15mg.
  • Nachos contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no 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.
Nachos
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more IronIron +482.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.6%
~equal in Sodium ~313mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.18mg

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.
Nachos
7
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%
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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~19.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.2%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +199.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +109.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +220.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~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 Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 343kcal 233kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 21.5g 12.84g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 16.75g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 18.55g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 39mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 169mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 2.17g 4.22g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.013mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 28.33g 13.53g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 90mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 313mg
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.15mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.18mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.173mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.091mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 10µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.507g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.25g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.685g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.389g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.156mg 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.521mg 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.156mg 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.094mg 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.25mg 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.135mg 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.275g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.757g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Burger King Whopper
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
24%
Nachos
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (313 mg)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.