Fast food vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fast food and biscuits
- Fast food has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, biscuits are higher in calcium.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 34% more than biscuits.
- Fast food has 11 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While fast food has 33mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of fast food is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +279% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +505.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.8% |
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Saturated fat
~4.324g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.08µg | 34% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 7g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.54mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.949mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.163g | 17% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 235mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.035mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 580mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fats | 12.01g | 16.3g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 6.93g | 5% |
| Folate | 80µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.356mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.324g | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.161mg | 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?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.