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Fast food vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Milk different?

  • Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Milk.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fast food is 38% higher.
  • Fast food contains 119 times more Manganese than Milk. While Fast food contains 0.357mg of Manganese, Milk contains only 0.003mg.
  • Milk has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
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2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +10100%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1110%
Contains more Manganese +11800%
Contains more Selenium +515.2%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +10100%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1110%
Contains more Manganese +11800%
Contains more Selenium +515.2%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Fast food
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5939.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +390.2%
Contains more Fats +1138.1%
Contains more Carbs +531.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Water +133.9%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +390.2%
Contains more Fats +1138.1%
Contains more Carbs +531.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Water +133.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1645.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1645.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Fast food
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
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Milk Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 4.99g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 3.37g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.97g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 4.99g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 42kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 5.2g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 125mg Milk
Iron 3.06mg 0.03mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 95mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 150mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 2.52mg 0.42mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.01mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.003mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 3.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.01mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.02mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.185mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.093mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.361mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.037mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 5µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.47µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.1µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.043mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.143mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.174mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.319mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.282mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.088mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.174mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.22mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.101mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.514g Milk
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.633g Milk
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 0.277g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.035g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.027g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.004g 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 Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.