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Fast food vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and dried fruit different?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 71% higher.
  • Dried fruit has less saturated fat.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index (31) than fast food (66).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +822.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +489.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1039.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.516mg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2254.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6433.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2170.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +6434.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1513.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +449.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 2.2µg 33%
Potassium 197mg 1162mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 4.33mg 26%
Protein 16.52g 3.39g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.015mg 25%
Copper 0.121mg 0.343mg 25%
Fiber 1.7g 7.3g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.074mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.017g 20%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.39mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.589mg 19%
Vitamin A 9µg 180µg 19%
Folate 80µg 10µg 18%
Fats 12.01g 0.51g 18%
Sodium 331mg 10mg 14%
Fructose 2.27g 12.47g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.074g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.074g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 62.64g 10%
Phosphorus 134mg 71mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 0.35g 9%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.235mg 5%
Iron 3.06mg 2.66mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.143mg 5%
Choline 34.4mg 13.9mg 4%
Calories 297kcal 241kcal 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.1µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 32mg 1%
Calcium 62mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 55.34g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 53.44g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.516mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.047mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.