Fast foods vs Snacks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fast foods 256
Snacks 560
Protein (g)
Fast foods 15.7
Snacks 6.72
Carbs (g)
Fast foods 22.1
Snacks 53.5
Fat (g)
Fast foods 11.6
Snacks 35.4
Fiber (g)
Fast foods 1.10
Snacks 4.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments — 15.7g vs 6.72g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments — 256 vs 560 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fast foods | Snacks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 256 kcal | 560 kcal | -54% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 48.8 g | 1.35 g | +3516% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 6.72 g | +133% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.6 g | 35.4 g | -67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.1 g | 53.5 g | -59% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.10 g | 4.20 g | -74% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.78 g | 5.49 g | -13% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.40 g | 14.9 g | -64% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.215 g | |
| Cholesterol | 40.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 27.3 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | 0.158 mg | +1% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.201 mg | 0.173 mg | +16% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.65 mg | 5.48 mg | -15% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.394 mg | 0.815 mg | -52% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.148 mg | 0.651 mg | -77% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 22.0 ug | 58.0 ug | -62% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 13.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 33.3 mg | 12.1 mg | +175% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.66 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 26.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | 7.72 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 87.0 mg | 24.0 mg | +263% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.73 mg | 1.43 mg | +21% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 62.0 mg | -61% |
| Phosphorus, P | 121 mg | 148 mg | -18% |
| Potassium, K | 225 mg | 1304 mg | -83% |
| Sodium, Na | 374 mg | 187 mg | +100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.04 mg | 1.51 mg | +101% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.101 mg | 0.299 mg | -66% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.193 mg | 0.478 mg | -60% |
| Selenium, Se | 24.8 ug | 7.80 ug | +218% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1070 kj | 2341 kj | -54% |
| Ash | 1.77 g | 3.00 g | -41% |
| Total Sugars | 3.67 g | 0.340 g | +979% |
| Sucrose | 0.150 g | 0.340 g | -56% |
| Glucose | 1.14 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 1.86 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0.150 g | 0 g | |
| Maltose | 0.370 g | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 14.9 g | 46.0 g | -68% |
| Fluoride, F | 28.0 ug | 61.3 ug | -54% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 58.0 ug | -84% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 31.0 ug | 58.0 ug | -47% |
| Betaine | 21.8 mg | 0.200 mg | +10800% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 45.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 668 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 21.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 1.12 mg | 10.5 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | 5.11 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | 0.440 mg | -95% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.220 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0.070 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0.190 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 4.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.00 ug | 22.1 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.019 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.352 g | 0.130 g | +171% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.048 g | 0.008 g | +500% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.74 g | 4.29 g | -36% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.114 g | 0.024 g | +375% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.51 g | 0.727 g | +108% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.157 g | -88% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | 0.073 g | -100% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0.052 g | -100% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.095 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.438 g | 0.117 g | +274% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.117 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.022 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.83 g | 14.6 g | -67% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 14.5 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.038 g | 0.239 g | -84% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.18 g | 12.4 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.999 g | 12.0 g | -92% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 11.8 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.014 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.105 g | 0.414 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.392 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.021 g | |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0.001 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.057 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.019 g | 0.009 g | +111% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.028 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.028 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.186 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.187 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 181 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 2.70 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 22.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 0.900 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 5.00 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 33.0 mg | — | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 28.0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Calcium, Ca +263% in Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments Selenium, Se +218% in Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments Choline, total +175% in Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments Protein +133% in Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments
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