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Fast food vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and fruit salad

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in fast food is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 1123 times less saturated fat than fast food. Fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, while fruit salad has 0.004g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more IronIron +1124%
Contains more CopperCopper +142%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +857.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3139.2%
Contains more FatsFats +39933.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.4%
Contains more OtherOther +484.6%
Contains more WaterWater +124.1%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15172.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.25mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.356mg 33%
Protein 16.52g 0.51g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.014mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.011mg 26%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.14mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.004g 20%
Folate 80µg 3µg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.03g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.027mg 14%
Sodium 331mg 5mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.005g 12%
Calories 297kcal 50kcal 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.011g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.053mg 10%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.151mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.05mg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 13.05g 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 11mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Potassium 197mg 116mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 30µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 12.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 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 Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.