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Fast food vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and absinthe

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus in fast food is higher than in absinthe.
  • Fast food covers your daily iron needs 38% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe contains less saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of absinthe is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9750%
Contains more IronIron +7550%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +6200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1883.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2696.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Absinthe
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Absinthe DV% diff.
Iron 3.06mg 0.04mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.013mg 35%
Protein 16.52g 0g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.004mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.006mg 26%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.04mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0g 20%
Folate 80µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 134mg 4mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.001mg 16%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.018mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0g 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.021mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Potassium 197mg 2mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Calories 297kcal 295kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g 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 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Absinthe
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
43%
Fast food
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.