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Fast food vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and beef broiled

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than fast food.
  • Fast food contains 30 times more manganese than beef broiled. While fast food contains 0.357mg of manganese, beef broiled contains only 0.012mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef broiled is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
~equal in Selenium ~21.5µg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.378mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more FatsFats +28.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.9%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 2.64µg 73%
Zinc 2.52mg 6.31mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.046mg 23%
Protein 16.52g 25.93g 19%
Cholesterol 33mg 88mg 18%
Folate 80µg 9µg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.012mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.176mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.382mg 13%
Sodium 331mg 72mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 0g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Phosphorus 134mg 198mg 9%
Choline 34.4mg 82.4mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.484g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 4.493g 5.895g 6%
Iron 3.06mg 2.6mg 6%
Fats 12.01g 15.41g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 6.668g 5%
Potassium 197mg 318mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 18mg 4%
Copper 0.121mg 0.085mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.2µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.658mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 250kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg 2%
Selenium 20.3µg 21.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 5.378mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.012g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.