Cheese vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and fast food?
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium, while fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
- Fast food has 24 times less vitamin A than cheese. Cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, while fast food has 51IU.
- Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than cheese (0).
We used Cheese, cheddar and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1045.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +239.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2085.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1222.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +993.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9420.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +196.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +919.4% |
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Water
~38.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +688.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 710mg | 62mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 4.493g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 134mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 3.06mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 9µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.617mg | 35% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 12.01g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 20.3µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.357mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 16.52g | 13% |
| Folate | 27µg | 80µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 4.835g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.52mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.89µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 31.5g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 197mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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