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Fast food vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and rice pudding

  • Fast food is higher than rice pudding in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Fast food covers your daily iron needs 34% more than rice pudding.
  • Fast food contains 20 times more folate than rice pudding. While fast food contains 80µg of folate, rice pudding contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rice pudding is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +727%
Contains more CopperCopper +572.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +526.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +968.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%

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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%

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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.1%
Contains more FatsFats +636.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
Contains more WaterWater +91%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +996.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Rice pudding DV% diff.
Iron 3.06mg 0.37mg 34%
Selenium 20.3µg 1.9µg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.443mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.24µg 27%
Protein 16.52g 3.29g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.075mg 20%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.38mg 19%
Folate 80µg 4µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.141mg 17%
Fats 12.01g 1.63g 16%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.967g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.035mg 14%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.057mg 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.018mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.441g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.06g 11%
Sodium 331mg 109mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Cholesterol 33mg 6mg 9%
Calories 297kcal 111kcal 9%
Phosphorus 134mg 87mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0.1g 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.288mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin A 9µg 46µg 4%
Calcium 62mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin D 2IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 31.5g 20.81g 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 130mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.075mg 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 Rice pudding
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%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.