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Hamburger vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hamburger and Roast beef sandwich

  • Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Hamburger has 2 times more Calcium than Roast beef sandwich. While Hamburger has 102mg of Calcium, Roast beef sandwich has only 55mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, 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 more Calcium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.64
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Calcium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.64
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Manganese - 0.234

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 51
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% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
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 Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.7%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +35.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +15.5%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +35.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +15.5%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 20.91g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 15.17g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 10.3g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 22.21g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 244kcal Hamburger
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 2.03g 1.5g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 3.84g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 102mg 55mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.64mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 136mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 226mg 224mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 653mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.27mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.217mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.217mg
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.343mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 56µg 51µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.96µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.389g Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 3.987g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

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Hamburger Roast beef sandwich
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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
42%
Hamburger
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.697g)
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?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. 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.