Fast food vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fast food and Chocolate cake different?
- Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate cake is higher in Choline.
- Fast food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than Chocolate cake.
- Fast food contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Fast food contains 0.212mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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.
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Iron
+90.1%
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Phosphorus
+26.4%
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Potassium
+40.7%
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Zinc
+265.2%
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Manganese
+27.5%
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Selenium
+70.6%
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Magnesium
+18.5%
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Copper
+71.1%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315
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Iron
+90.1%
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Phosphorus
+26.4%
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Potassium
+40.7%
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Zinc
+265.2%
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Manganese
+27.5%
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Selenium
+70.6%
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Magnesium
+18.5%
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Copper
+71.1%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315
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.
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Vitamin B1
+124.8%
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Vitamin B2
+70.4%
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Vitamin B3
+394%
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Vitamin B5
+74.3%
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Vitamin B6
+417.1%
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Folate
+196.3%
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Vitamin B12
+456.3%
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Vitamin A
+174.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+124.8%
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Vitamin B2
+70.4%
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Vitamin B3
+394%
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Vitamin B5
+74.3%
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Vitamin B6
+417.1%
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Folate
+196.3%
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Vitamin B12
+456.3%
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Vitamin A
+174.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+211.7%
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Water
+57.6%
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Fats
+25.7%
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Carbs
+69.5%
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+18.4%
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
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1.52 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Protein
+211.7%
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+57.6%
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Fats
+25.7%
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Carbs
+69.5%
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+18.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+64.3%
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-17.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+64.3%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.8g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 16.52g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 12.01g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 31.5g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 371kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 62mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 134mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 331mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 58mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.493g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 2.761g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.937g)
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 Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)