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Fast food vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and White chocolate

  • Fast food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin B12, yet White chocolate is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 75% higher.
  • Fast food contains 45 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Fast food contains 0.357mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Fast food contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Candies, white chocolate.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +240.5%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +4362.5%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Contains more Calcium +221%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +240.5%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +4362.5%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Contains more Calcium +221%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.6%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Water +2857.7%
Contains more Fats +167.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Equal in Other - 1.5
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Water +2857.7%
Contains more Fats +167.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.1%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.1%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 16.52g 5.87g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 31.5g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 297kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 59g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 3.06mg 0.24mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 197mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 331mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 2.52mg 0.74mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.06mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.008mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 4.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 30IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 9µg
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.063mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.282mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.745mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.056mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 7µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.56µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 21mg White chocolate
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.493g 19.412g 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 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.013g Fast food
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?

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Fast food White chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.