Roast beef sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roast beef sandwich and McGriddles different?
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 29% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 3 times more Zinc than McGriddles. While Roast beef sandwich contains 2.27mg of Zinc, McGriddles contain only 0.76mg.
- Roast beef sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES are the varieties 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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Iron
+85.9%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+54.5%
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Sodium
-11.4%
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Zinc
+198.7%
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Copper
+38%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Calcium
+14.5%
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Phosphorus
+58%
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Iron
+85.9%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+54.5%
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Sodium
-11.4%
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Zinc
+198.7%
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Copper
+38%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Calcium
+14.5%
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Phosphorus
+58%
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
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+84%
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Vitamin B3
+40.9%
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Vitamin B6
+99.1%
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Folate
+37.8%
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Vitamin B12
+255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+84%
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Vitamin B3
+40.9%
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Vitamin B6
+99.1%
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Folate
+37.8%
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Vitamin B12
+255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+80.4%
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Water
+24.4%
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Fats
+72.4%
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Carbs
+40.7%
Equal in Other - 2.47
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
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Protein
+80.4%
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Water
+24.4%
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Fats
+72.4%
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Carbs
+40.7%
Equal in Other - 2.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
Saturated Fat:
3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.762 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Saturated Fat
-37.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
+971.4%
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Maltose
+108.3%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+191.8%
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Lactose
+∞%
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+971.4%
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Maltose
+108.3%
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Glucose
+191.8%
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Lactose
+∞%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.91g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 15.17g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 22.21g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 17.65g |
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| Fructose | 1.5g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 3.84g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 2.64mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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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 B1 | 0.217mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.389g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.399g | 5.435g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.987g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 2.591g |
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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 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 ($)