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French toast vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french toast and fast food?

  • French toast is richer in vitamin A, while fast food is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Fast food has 10 times less vitamin A than french toast. French toast has 503IU of vitamin A, while fast food has 51IU.
  • Fast food is lower in cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47%
Contains more IronIron +83.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.9%
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +187.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +86%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.835g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 French toast Fast food DV% diff.
Cholesterol 116mg 33mg 28%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 5.617mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.89µg 24%
Protein 7.7g 16.52g 18%
Iron 1.67mg 3.06mg 17%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.52mg 17%
Vitamin A 124µg 9µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.212mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.317mg 9%
Folate 43µg 80µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.723g 4.493g 8%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.357mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.058mg 0.121mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 1.68g 6%
Sodium 479mg 331mg 6%
Calcium 100mg 62mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.363mg 3%
Calories 229kcal 297kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Phosphorus 117mg 134mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 197mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 27mg 2%
Carbs 25g 31.5g 2%
Fats 10.8g 12.01g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 4.835g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Selenium 20.1µg 20.3µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast Fast food
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
25%
French toast
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.