McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Roast beef sandwich
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, however, Roast beef sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 13% more than Roast beef sandwich.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 2 times less Calcium than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 84mg of Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich contains 55mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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.
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Calcium
+52.7%
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Sodium
-34.6%
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Zinc
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+61.3%
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Manganese
+17.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.64
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Copper - 0.109
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Calcium
+52.7%
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Sodium
-34.6%
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Zinc
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+61.3%
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Manganese
+17.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.64
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 224
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.
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Vitamin A
+600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+19.9%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.343
Equal in Folate - 51
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Vitamin A
+600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+19.9%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.343
Equal in Folate - 51
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12.1%
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Other
+33.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.17
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 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
+12.1%
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Other
+33.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.17
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-15.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+522.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.987
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.762 g
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Saturated Fat
-15.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+522.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.987
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+42.5%
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Fructose
+46.7%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
+∞%
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Maltose
+37%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+42.5%
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Fructose
+46.7%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+37%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.91g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 15.17g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 22.21g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 244kcal | |
| Starch | 17.65g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.5g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.84g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 55mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 224mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.109mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.234mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 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 | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 4.343mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.389g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 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 | 4.202g | 3.987g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 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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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.