McDonald's Big Mac vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Big Mac and Roast beef sandwich different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 11% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more Calcium than Roast beef sandwich. McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich contains 55mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
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Calcium
+110.9%
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Sodium
-29.6%
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Iron
+32%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+63.9%
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Potassium
+23.8%
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Zinc
+18.8%
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Copper
+11.2%
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Manganese
+13.6%
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Calcium
+110.9%
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Sodium
-29.6%
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Iron
+32%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+63.9%
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Potassium
+23.8%
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Zinc
+18.8%
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Copper
+11.2%
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Manganese
+13.6%
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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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
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Vitamin B2
+37.3%
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Vitamin B3
+28.3%
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Folate
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
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Vitamin B2
+37.3%
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Vitamin B3
+28.3%
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Folate
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+45.2%
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Protein
+28.3%
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Carbs
+10.6%
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Other
+31%
Equal in Water - 49.91
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
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Fats
+45.2%
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Protein
+28.3%
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Carbs
+10.6%
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+31%
Equal in Water - 49.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+475.8%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.762 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+475.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+12.7%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+28.8%
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Maltose
+104.1%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
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0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+12.7%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+28.8%
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Maltose
+104.1%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 20.91g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 15.17g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 22.21g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 17.65g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.5g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.84g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 55mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 224mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.109mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.234mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.343mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.389g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.399g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.987g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.762g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)