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

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The main differences between fast food and tomato sauce

  • Fast food is richer than tomato sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Fast food contains 110 times more saturated fat than tomato sauce. Fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, while tomato sauce contains 0.041g.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.9%
Contains more IronIron +218.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278.9%

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3903.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493.2%
Contains more WaterWater +137.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10888.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1288.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.9%
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 Tomato sauce
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 sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.6µg 36%
Protein 16.52g 1.2g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.991mg 29%
Iron 3.06mg 0.96mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.024mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.065mg 23%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.22mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.041g 20%
Folate 80µg 9µg 18%
Fats 12.01g 0.3g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 27mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 11mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 24kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.044g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.113mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.121g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.098mg 9%
Carbs 31.5g 5.31g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.44mg 7%
Calcium 62mg 14mg 5%
Choline 34.4mg 9.9mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.309mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 297mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 2.27g 1.67g 1%
Copper 0.121mg 0.115mg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 22µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.81g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.02mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Tomato sauce
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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce 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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

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

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