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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.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61.

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% 1.7% 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.75mg 4.37mg 45%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.15mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 4.685g 23%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.83mg 18%
Selenium 8.6µg 18.2µg 17%
Phosphorus 198mg 90mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.873mg 14%
Fats 21.5g 12.84g 13%
Protein 4.32g 10.74g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.389g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.091mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.173g 4.25g 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg 9%
Folate 10µg 47µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.215mg 8%
Calories 343kcal 233kcal 6%
Starch 28.33g 13.53g 6%
Potassium 362mg 169mg 6%
Copper 0.064mg 0.013mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 18mg 6%
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 18.55g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.175mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.73g 2%
Calcium 63mg 39mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 4.22g N/A
Sodium 313mg 313mg 0%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 19.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.275g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.757g N/A

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.