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Olive oil vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between olive oil and fast food

  • Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Olive oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 93% more than fast food.
  • Fast food has 38 times less Vitamin E than olive oil. Olive oil has 14.35mg of Vitamin E, while fast food has 0.38mg.
  • Fast food contains less saturated Fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19600%
Contains more IronIron +446.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3676.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +732.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1409%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +526.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive oil Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Fast food Opinion
Calories 884kcal 297kcal Olive oil
Protein 0g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 100g 12.01g Olive oil
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 0g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Olive oil
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 1mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 1mg 197mg Fast food
Iron 0.56mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 0mg 134mg Fast food
Sodium 2mg 331mg Olive oil
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.38mg Olive oil
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 0µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 60.2µg 4.9µg Olive oil
Folate 0µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Olive oil
Choline 0.3mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 13.808g 4.493g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 4.835g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 1.68g Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0mg 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Fast food
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
34%
Olive oil
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.