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Fast food vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and raisins

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet raisins are higher in copper and potassium.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than raisins.
  • Fast food contains 77 times more saturated fat than raisins. While fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, raisins contain only 0.058g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Raisins, seedless.

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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%
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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.
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%
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2510.9%
Contains more WaterWater +149.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%

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
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9380.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4440.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +747%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1253.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1207.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Raisin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Raisin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.6µg 36%
Fructose 2.27g 29.68g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.766mg 30%
Protein 16.52g 3.07g 27%
Copper 0.121mg 0.318mg 22%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.22mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.058g 20%
Folate 80µg 5µg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.46g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.125mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.106mg 18%
Potassium 197mg 749mg 16%
Carbs 31.5g 79.18g 16%
Iron 3.06mg 1.88mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 11mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.051g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.037g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.095mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 2.7g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 3.7g 8%
Phosphorus 134mg 101mg 5%
Choline 34.4mg 11.1mg 4%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.299mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 62mg 50mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.5µg 1%
Calories 297kcal 299kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 75.48g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 59.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.072mg 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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