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Fast food vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fast food and papadum?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet papadum is higher in copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for copper is 97% more.
  • The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
  • The glycemic index of papadum is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +903.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.6%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +724.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%

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 0% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +660%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1125%
Contains more CholineCholine +8500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +269.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1001.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.1%
Contains more OtherOther +415.1%

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +808.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Papadum DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 0.998mg 97%
Fiber 1.7g 18.6g 68%
Sodium 331mg 1745mg 61%
Iron 3.06mg 7.8mg 59%
Magnesium 27mg 271mg 58%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.562mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Phosphorus 134mg 385mg 36%
Folate 80µg 219µg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.472mg 26%
Potassium 197mg 1000mg 24%
Selenium 20.3µg 8.3µg 22%
Protein 16.52g 25.56g 18%
Saturated fat 4.493g 1.084g 15%
Fats 12.01g 3.25g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.532g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 4mg 10%
Carbs 31.5g 59.87g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.258mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.917mg 8%
Zinc 2.52mg 3.4mg 8%
Calcium 62mg 143mg 8%
Choline 34.4mg 0.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.285mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.4µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.148g 4%
Calories 297kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.277mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 41.27g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 13µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.886mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 1.303mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.695mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.372mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.491mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 1.434mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.715mg 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 Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 1414mg)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.