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Corn raw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn raw and fast food

  • Fast food is richer than corn raw in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Corn raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Corn raw has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3000%
Contains more IronIron +488.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +97.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +405.2%
Contains more FatsFats +789.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +141.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 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 -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1019.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +67.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +301.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Corn raw Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.3µg 36%
Iron 0.52mg 3.06mg 32%
Protein 3.27g 16.52g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.363mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 5.617mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.325g 4.493g 19%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.52mg 19%
Fats 1.35g 12.01g 16%
Sodium 15mg 331mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.317mg 14%
Calories 86kcal 297kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 4.835g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Folate 42µg 80µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.212mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 1.68g 8%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.357mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.121mg 7%
Starch 5.7g 22.87g 7%
Calcium 2mg 62mg 6%
Phosphorus 89mg 134mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.53mg 4%
Carbs 18.7g 31.5g 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.38mg 2%
Potassium 270mg 197mg 2%
Magnesium 37mg 27mg 2%
Choline 23mg 34.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 2g 1.7g 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.26g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.402mg 0%
Fructose 1.94g 2.27g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.