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Fast food vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fast food and Coconut

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Coconut has more Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 126% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coconut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +101%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +259.5%
Contains more Manganese +320.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +101%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +259.5%
Contains more Manganese +320.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +396.1%
Contains more Carbs +106.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Fats +178.9%
Contains more Water +22.2%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +396.1%
Contains more Carbs +106.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Fats +178.9%
Contains more Water +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359%

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 Coconut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 6.23g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 3.33g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 31.5g 15.23g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 354kcal Coconut
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 6.23g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 9g Coconut
Calcium 62mg 14mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 2.43mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 134mg 113mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 331mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 2.52mg 1.1mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0.357mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 20.3µg 10.1µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.24mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.066mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.02mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.54mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.3mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.054mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 26µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.2µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.039mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.121mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.131mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.247mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.147mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.062mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.169mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.202mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.077mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Coconut
Trans Fat 0.514g Coconut
Saturated Fat 4.493g 29.698g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.425g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.366g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Coconut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.