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Fast food vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Roast beef sandwich different?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Roast beef sandwich is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 14% more than Fast food.
  • Fast food contains 2 times more Folate than Roast beef sandwich. Fast food contains 80µg of Folate, while Roast beef sandwich contains 51µg.
  • Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types were 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.
Fast food
Fast food
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Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.27
Equal in Copper - 0.109
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Roast beef sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.27
Equal in Copper - 0.109

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.
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
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%
Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.17
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
Roast beef sandwich
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.762
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Roast beef sandwich
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.762

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich
Contains more Starch +29.6%
Contains more Glucose +53%
Contains more Fructose +51.3%
Contains more Maltose +75.4%
Fast food
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
Roast beef sandwich
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +29.6%
Contains more Glucose +53%
Contains more Fructose +51.3%
Contains more Maltose +75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 20.91g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.17g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 10.3g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 22.21g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 244kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 17.65g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.5g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.84g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 55mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 2.64mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 197mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 331mg 653mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.27mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.109mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.234mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 18.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 8IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 2µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.217mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.287mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.343mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 80µg 51µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.8µg 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 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.389g Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.008g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.987g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Roast beef sandwich
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
46%
Fast food
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
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?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.