Patty vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between patty and fast food
- Patty is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for patty is 48% higher.
- Patty contains 2 times more zinc than fast food. Patty contains 4.12mg of zinc, while fast food contains 2.52mg.
- Patty contains less sodium.
- Patty has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +785.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +637.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 0.89µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.317mg | 23% |
| Folate | 6µg | 80µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.363mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 2.52mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.93mg | 3.06mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 5.617mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 331mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.5g | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.8µg | 20.3µg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.333g | 4.493g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.643g | 1.68g | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 15.69g | 12.01g | 6% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.861g | 4.835g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Protein | 14.63g | 16.52g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.214mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.84g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)