Fast food vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and chicken soup different?
- Fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus than chicken soup.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Fast food contains 18 times more zinc than chicken soup. While fast food contains 2.52mg of zinc, chicken soup contains only 0.14mg.
- Chicken soup has less saturated fat.
- Chicken soup has a lower glycemic index (52) than fast food (66).
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +575% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1966.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +1357.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +124.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1700% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +396.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +822.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
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 | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +805.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +327.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2350% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +273.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +555.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +900.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +792.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +153.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +139.7% |
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
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +730.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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 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 | 0µg | 37% |
Iron | 3.06mg | 0.21mg | 36% |
Selenium | 20.3µg | 2.2µg | 33% |
Protein | 16.52g | 2.52g | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.584mg | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.035mg | 24% |
Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.14mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.085mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.321g | 19% |
Folate | 80µg | 5µg | 19% |
Fats | 12.01g | 1.2g | 17% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
Phosphorus | 134mg | 27mg | 15% |
Calories | 297kcal | 36kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.061mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.582g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.213g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 3mg | 10% |
Carbs | 31.5g | 3.53g | 9% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Sodium | 331mg | 143mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.121mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
Calcium | 62mg | 3mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 4mg | 5% |
Choline | 34.4mg | 9.2mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Potassium | 197mg | 105mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 1µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 29.8g | 3.53g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 1.58g | 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 |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)