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Fast food vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and chewing gum

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus in fast food is higher than in chewing gum.
  • Fast food covers your daily iron needs 38% more than chewing gum.
  • Chewing gum contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Chewing gum.

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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9750%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
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
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3903.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1378.8%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207%

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
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6020.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1126.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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 Chewing gum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chewing gum DV% diff.
Iron 3.06mg 0mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0mg 35%
Protein 16.52g 0g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0mg 26%
Zinc 2.52mg 0mg 23%
Carbs 31.5g 96.7g 22%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.042g 20%
Folate 80µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 134mg 0mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.3g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0mg 16%
Manganese 0.357mg 0mg 16%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Copper 0.121mg 0mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.079g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.137g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calcium 62mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 2mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 0mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 297kcal 360kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 94.3g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 66.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Chewing gum
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%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.