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Nachos vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos and Wendy's hamburger?

  • Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 2 times less Vitamin K than Nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while Wendy's hamburger contains 9µg.
  • Nachos have less Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +85.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +85.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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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Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +56.2%
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% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +56.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +145.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +145.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 15.52g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 21.5g 10.6g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 16.82g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 213kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g 11.52g Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 2.17g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 34mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 103mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 195mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 395mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.064mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.187mg
Selenium 8.6µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.336mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.114mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg 9µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.156mg 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.521mg 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.156mg 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.094mg 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.25mg 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.135mg 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.689g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.077g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.55g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Wendy's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.