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

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Important differences between Nachos and McDonald's Quarter Pounder

  • Nachos have more Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • Nachos have 2 times more Fiber than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Nachos have 3.2g of Fiber, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 1.6g.
  • Nachos are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.

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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 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.199mg

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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1728.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +86.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.4%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
~equal in Other ~1.81g

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
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.283 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1680.9%

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% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2228.6%
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 Quarter Pounder
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 Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 343kcal 244kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 21.5g 11.55g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 20.57g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 22.17g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 39mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 84mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 362mg 227mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 2.17g 5.13g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 0.86mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 124mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 427mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.199mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.183mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.724g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.008g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.202g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.283g 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 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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 Quarter Pounder
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
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients

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

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