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Fast food vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fast food and duck meat?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet duck meat is higher in copper and vitamin B5.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
  • Fast food has 19 times more manganese than duck meat. While fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, duck meat has only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of sodium in duck meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1778.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.1µg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more FatsFats +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Duck meat DV% diff.
Fats 12.01g 28.35g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.3µg 25%
Saturated fat 4.493g 9.67g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 12.9g 20%
Folate 80µg 6µg 19%
Cholesterol 33mg 84mg 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.019mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.65g 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.227mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.174mg 12%
Sodium 331mg 59mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.098mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 0g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.269mg 7%
Zinc 2.52mg 1.86mg 6%
Vitamin A 9µg 63µg 6%
Protein 16.52g 18.99g 5%
Iron 3.06mg 2.7mg 5%
Calcium 62mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.825mg 5%
Phosphorus 134mg 156mg 3%
Choline 34.4mg 50.4mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 297kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.7mg 2%
Selenium 20.3µg 20µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU 0%
Potassium 197mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.462mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.177g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.