Fast food vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and potatoes different?
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Fast food contains 180 times more saturated fat than potatoes. While fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, potatoes contain only 0.025g.
- Fast food has a lower glycemic index (66) than potatoes (86).
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1034.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +705.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13244.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +49.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +561.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +773.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.4µg | 36% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2.05g | 29% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.81mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.061mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.032mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.081mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.025g | 20% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.09g | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 15µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.002g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.042g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.298mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 425mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.295mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 17.49g | 5% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 12.1mg | 4% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 15.29g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.26g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.035mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins