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Fast food vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fast food and tomato juice

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, tomato juice is higher in vitamin C.
  • Tomato juice covers your daily need for vitamin C, 78% more than fast food.
  • Tomato juice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.

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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 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more IronIron +684.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2190.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 234% 7.7% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +734.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.6%

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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1843.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4041.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +792.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +145.1%

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
37% 10% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +64%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Tomato juice
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 Tomato juice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 70.1mg 78%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.5µg 36%
Iron 3.06mg 0.39mg 33%
Protein 16.52g 0.85g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.673mg 31%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.11mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.078mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.019g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.1mg 18%
Fats 12.01g 0.29g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 19mg 16%
Folate 80µg 20µg 15%
Calories 297kcal 17kcal 14%
Sodium 331mg 10mg 14%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.068mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.005g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.027g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.042mg 9%
Carbs 31.5g 3.53g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0.4g 5%
Calcium 62mg 10mg 5%
Choline 34.4mg 6.8mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 23µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 2.27g 1.33g 1%
Potassium 197mg 217mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.13g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 2.58g N/A
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.32mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.026mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Tomato juice
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
26%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/nutrients

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

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