Sugar vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sugar and fast food
- Sugar has less iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for iron is 38% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, granulated 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +9750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1628.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8825% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1810.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 3.06mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 20.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.617mg | 35% |
| Protein | 0g | 16.52g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.363mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.317mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 31.5g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.52mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Folate | 0µg | 80µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 134mg | 19% |
| Fats | 0g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.212mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.53mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Choline | 0mg | 34.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 197mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 4.88g | N/A |
| 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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