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Fast food vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and chocolate different?

  • Fast food is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 101% higher.
  • Fast food contains 13 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While fast food contains 0.317mg of vitamin B1, chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
  • Fast food has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than fast food (66).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +576.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.8%
Contains more IronIron +162.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +749.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.5%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +674.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3863.9%
Contains more FatsFats +160.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 1.028mg 101%
Saturated fat 4.493g 18.519g 64%
Iron 3.06mg 8.02mg 62%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.419mg 46%
Selenium 20.3µg 3µg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.725mg 31%
Fats 12.01g 31.28g 30%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.23µg 28%
Magnesium 27mg 146mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.05mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.025mg 24%
Protein 16.52g 4.88g 23%
Fiber 1.7g 7g 21%
Folate 80µg 20%
Sodium 331mg 24mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.042mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 9.54g 12%
Calories 297kcal 546kcal 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Potassium 197mg 559mg 11%
Phosphorus 134mg 206mg 10%
Carbs 31.5g 61.17g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Cholesterol 33mg 8mg 8%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Zinc 2.52mg 2.01mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.297mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.092g 4%
Fructose 2.27g 0g 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 8.1µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.54mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 62mg 56mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 54.17g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.112g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.026g)
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 Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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