Fast food vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and chicken meat?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 25% higher.
- Chicken meat has 18 times less manganese than fast food. Fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, while chicken meat has 0.02mg.
- Chicken meat is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than chicken meat (0).
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +313.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1685% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +403.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-534.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.3µg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.26mg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 27.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.063mg | 21% |
| Folate | 80µg | 5µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 8.487mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.168mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 82mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 2.97g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 23.9µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 65.9mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 13.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 5.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.02g | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.