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Fast food vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fast food and almond butter

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, almond butter has more vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, fiber, and calcium.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 159% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +745.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +459.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.7%
Contains more IronIron +14.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +671.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +496.9%

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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.7%
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% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2244.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +362.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.6%

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% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +571%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.152g

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
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28487.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +10150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +714.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Almond butter
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 Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.38mg 24.21mg 159%
Copper 0.121mg 0.934mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 13.613g 80%
Manganese 0.357mg 2.131mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 32.445g 69%
Fats 12.01g 55.5g 67%
Magnesium 27mg 279mg 60%
Phosphorus 134mg 508mg 53%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.939mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Fiber 1.7g 10.3g 34%
Selenium 20.3µg 2.4µg 33%
Calcium 62mg 347mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.041mg 23%
Calories 297kcal 614kcal 16%
Potassium 197mg 748mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.155mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 7mg 14%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 0.08g 9%
Protein 16.52g 20.96g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.103mg 8%
Folate 80µg 53µg 7%
Zinc 2.52mg 3.29mg 7%
Iron 3.06mg 3.49mg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 18.82g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.318mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Choline 34.4mg 52.1mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0g 3%
Saturated fat 4.493g 4.152g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 8.52g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Almond butter
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
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

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

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