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Nachos vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Hamburger different?

  • Nachos are richer in Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 57% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 4 times more Fiber than Hamburger. Nachos contain 3.2g of Fiber, while Hamburger contains 0.9g.
  • Nachos are lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were used 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
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.9%
Contains more IronIron +284%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%

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
6
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1957.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1226.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1153.8%
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 Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Hamburger Opinion
Calories 343kcal 295kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 21.5g 14.36g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 23.2g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 24.1g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 47mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 362mg 226mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 2.17g 4.15g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 0.9g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.86mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 136mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 414mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.203mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.814g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 5.096g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 5.495g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.38g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.156mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.521mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.156mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.094mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.25mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.135mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 0g 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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