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Nachos vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and cheeseburgers?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 8 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, while cheeseburgers contain 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
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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% 17% 10% 1.5% 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 +900%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.76µg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 5.217mg 29%
Iron 0.75mg 2.71mg 25%
Protein 4.32g 16.51g 24%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.52mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.658g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 5.413g 22%
Saturated fat 2.173g 6.473g 20%
Selenium 8.6µg 19.6µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.363mg 18%
Folate 10µg 70µg 15%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.49mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.293mg 14%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.2µg 13%
Cholesterol 3mg 43mg 13%
Fats 21.5g 14.72g 10%
Sodium 313mg 515mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.316mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 119mg 6%
Copper 0.064mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 50µg 5%
Phosphorus 198mg 161mg 5%
Fiber 3.2g 2g 5%
Potassium 362mg 196mg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 26mg 4%
Starch 28.33g 19.87g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.545mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Calories 343kcal 308kcal 2%
Carbs 34.91g 28.03g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.17g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.57g N/A
Choline 26.4mg 28.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.322g N/A

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.