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Roast beef sandwich vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roast beef sandwich and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from McDonald's Cheeseburger is 11% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 1.762g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.355g.
  • Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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 Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Manganese - 0.23

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 B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2937.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2937.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Equal in Water - 45
Equal in Other - 2.43
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Equal in Water - 45
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +72.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +72.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 15.17g 12.97g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 22.21g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 244kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.84g 6.22g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.64mg 2.35mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 140mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.27mg 1.91mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.097mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.23mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.26mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 4.026mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.86µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.647g Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.435g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 3.631g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 0.355g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Roast beef sandwich
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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.

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
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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