Fast food vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fast food and yogurt
- Yogurt has less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, zinc, manganese, and copper than fast food.
- Fast food covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than yogurt.
- Fast food has 40 times more manganese than yogurt. While fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, yogurt has only 0.009mg.
- Yogurt 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 Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +384.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3866.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2600.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1042.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2979.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +775% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9022.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.07mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.208mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.023mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.117g | 20% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 9.7µg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.39g | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.52mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 36mg | 13% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 10.19g | 13% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 59kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.053g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.017mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.012g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 3.6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.278mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.75µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 110mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.331mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 15.1mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 141mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.001g | 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 | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins