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Fast food vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Goat cheese

  • Fast food is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, yet Goat cheese is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Goat cheese is 81% higher.
  • Fast food contains 5 times more Selenium than Goat cheese. Fast food contains 20.3µg of Selenium, while Goat cheese contains 3.8µg.
  • Fast food contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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 Iron +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +283.9%
Contains more Selenium +434.2%
Contains more Calcium +380.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.9%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +283.9%
Contains more Selenium +434.2%
Contains more Calcium +380.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.9%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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 E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +96%
Contains more Vitamin A +2770.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
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 88% 6% 15% 0% 18% 156% 22% 12% 14% 2% 28% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +96%
Contains more Vitamin A +2770.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26150%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +148.5%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +93.4%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Carbs +26150%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +148.5%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.8%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Goat cheese Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 0.12g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 21.58g Goat cheese
Fats 12.01g 29.84g Goat cheese
Carbs 31.5g 0.12g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 364kcal Goat cheese
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.12g Goat cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 298mg Goat cheese
Iron 3.06mg 1.62mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Goat cheese
Phosphorus 134mg 375mg Goat cheese
Potassium 197mg 158mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 415mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.66mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.564mg Goat cheese
Manganese 0.357mg 0.093mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 3.8µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 1464IU Goat cheese
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 407µg Goat cheese
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.26mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 22IU Goat cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Goat cheese
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.072mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.676mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.148mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.19mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.06mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 2µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.22µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.5µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.227mg Goat cheese
Threonine 0.46mg 0.805mg Goat cheese
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.893mg Goat cheese
Leucine 1.13mg 1.861mg Goat cheese
Lysine 0.785mg 1.549mg Goat cheese
Methionine 0.306mg 0.575mg Goat cheese
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.859mg Goat cheese
Valine 0.728mg 1.485mg Goat cheese
Histidine 0.402mg 0.589mg Goat cheese
Cholesterol 33mg 79mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Goat cheese
Saturated Fat 4.493g 20.639g 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 6.808g Goat cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.709g 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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Fast food Goat cheese
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
30%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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