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Fast food vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fast food and Spread

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in Fast food is higher than in Spread.
  • Spread covers your daily Sodium needs 30% more than Fast food.
  • Spread has 40 times less Folate than Fast food. Fast food has 80µg of Folate, while Spread has 2µg.
  • Fast food contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
1
Spread
Spread
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +287.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.1%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +1273.1%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +287.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.1%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +1273.1%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
4
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Contains more Other +82.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
1
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.7%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.7%

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 Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Spread Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 11.74g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 7.66g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 31.5g 11.94g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 235kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0g Spread
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 12mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.79mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 59mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 110mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 1013mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.02mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.357mg 0.026mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 9.7µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 2IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.172mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.134mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.73mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.43mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.12mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 2µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.082mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.334mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.334mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.6mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.663mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.196mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.301mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.356mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.279mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 38mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Spread
Saturated Fat 4.493g 5.977g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.565g Spread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Fast food
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.484g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.