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Fast food vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and almonds different?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while almonds are higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 168% more than fast food.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than almonds (0).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Nuts, almonds types were used 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.
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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +395.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +752.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.4%

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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.5%
~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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +771.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +315.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +552.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +633.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3076.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1105.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1963.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1325%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Almonds
Lower in price 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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.38mg 25.63mg 168%
Copper 0.121mg 1.031mg 101%
Manganese 0.357mg 2.179mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 12.329g 71%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 31.551g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 1.138mg 60%
Fats 12.01g 49.93g 58%
Magnesium 27mg 270mg 58%
Phosphorus 134mg 481mg 50%
Fiber 1.7g 12.5g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 4.1µg 29%
Calcium 62mg 269mg 21%
Potassium 197mg 733mg 16%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 579kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.618mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.205mg 9%
Protein 16.52g 21.15g 9%
Starch 22.87g 0.72g 9%
Folate 80µg 44µg 9%
Iron 3.06mg 3.71mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.137mg 6%
Zinc 2.52mg 3.12mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 0.11g 3%
Choline 34.4mg 52.1mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.493g 3.802g 3%
Carbs 31.5g 21.55g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.471mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 9.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.539mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Almonds
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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

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

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