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Nachos vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Nachos contain less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nachos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.1%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23%

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +490%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1319.7%

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +120.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +201.9%
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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 343kcal 263kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 21.5g 11.79g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.6mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 26.71g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 27.81g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 362mg 200mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.17g 6.22g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.86mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 140mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 626mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.647g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.435g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 3.631g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.355g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 McDonald's 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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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