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Fast food vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and rye different?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 97% higher.
  • Rye has less sodium.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than fast food (66).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Rye grain 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +621.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.316mg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +636.8%
Contains more WaterWater +262.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.8%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2224.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

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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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1181.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1963.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 Rye
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.357mg 2.577mg 97%
Fiber 1.7g 15.1g 54%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Phosphorus 134mg 332mg 28%
Copper 0.121mg 0.367mg 27%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.197g 20%
Magnesium 27mg 110mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.456mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 1.63g 16%
Carbs 31.5g 75.86g 15%
Sodium 331mg 2mg 14%
Protein 16.52g 10.34g 12%
Selenium 20.3µg 13.9µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.208g 12%
Folate 80µg 38µg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.251mg 9%
Potassium 197mg 510mg 9%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.27mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.767g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.294mg 6%
Iron 3.06mg 2.63mg 5%
Calcium 62mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.85mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.11g 3%
Calories 297kcal 338kcal 2%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.9µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Choline 34.4mg 30.4mg 1%
Zinc 2.52mg 2.65mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 60.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.316mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.189mg 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 Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients

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

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