Vegetable vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between vegetable and fast food
- Vegetable has more vitamin A and vitamin K, while fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
- Fast food contains 5 times less vitamin K than vegetable. Vegetable contains 23.5µg of vitamin K, while fast food contains 4.9µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in vegetable is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | -89.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +273.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +414.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6666.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +379.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +477.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7906.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2233.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 20.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 5.617mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 3.06mg | 28% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 16.52g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 214µg | 9µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.317mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.031g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.363mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 4.9µg | 16% |
| Folate | 19µg | 80µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 134mg | 12% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 297kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 1.7g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.53mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 13.09g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 34.4mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.379mg | 0.357mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.69g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.462g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)