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Raisin vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between raisins and fast food

  • Raisins are higher in copper and potassium, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than raisins.
  • Raisins contain 4 times more potassium than fast food. While raisins contain 749mg of potassium, fast food contains only 197mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in raisins is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Raisins, seedless 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.
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 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 +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%
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.
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 CarbsCarbs +151.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2510.9%
Contains more WaterWater +149.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9380.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4440.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 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 +1253.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1207.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +747%
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.
Raisin Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.3µg 36%
Fructose 29.68g 2.27g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 5.617mg 30%
Protein 3.07g 16.52g 27%
Copper 0.318mg 0.121mg 22%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.058g 4.493g 20%
Folate 5µg 80µg 19%
Fats 0.46g 12.01g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.363mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.317mg 18%
Potassium 749mg 197mg 16%
Carbs 79.18g 31.5g 16%
Iron 1.88mg 3.06mg 15%
Sodium 11mg 331mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 4.835g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.53mg 9%
Starch 2.7g 22.87g 8%
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g 8%
Phosphorus 101mg 134mg 5%
Choline 11.1mg 34.4mg 4%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.357mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.212mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 50mg 62mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 4.9µg 1%
Calories 299kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 75.48g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 59.19g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 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 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (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

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.

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