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Nachos vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos and Cheeseburger?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Cheeseburger contains 8 times less Vitamin E than Nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, while Cheeseburger contains 0.52mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Nachos
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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +261.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.9%

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
3
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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1109.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +985.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
~equal in Water ~38.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +42.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +126.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 343kcal 308kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 21.5g 14.72g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 26.03g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 28.03g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 43mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 362mg 196mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.17g 4.88g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 2g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.86mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 28.33g 19.87g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 161mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 515mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 5µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.52mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 8.6µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.2µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.57g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 2.173g 6.473g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 5.413g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.658g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.156mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.521mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.156mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.094mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.25mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.135mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 0g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.125g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.005g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.004g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.322g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.