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Water vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water and Fast food different?

  • Fast food has more Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium than Water.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fast food is 38% higher.
  • Water has less Sodium.

Beverages, water, tap, well and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Water
Water
1
:
9
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +1966.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +25100%
Contains more Copper +656.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +1966.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +25100%
Contains more Copper +656.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
Water
0
:
12
Fast food
Fast food
Water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +159.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1420%
Water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Fast food
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 Water +159.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1420%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 0g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 0g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 0g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 0kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Water
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 3mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 1mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 0mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 0mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 5mg 331mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.016mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg Water
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Water
Saturated Fat 4.493g Water
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Water
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.