Cheeseburger vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and roast beef sandwich
- Cheeseburgers have more calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A; however, roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily saturated fat needs 15% more than roast beef sandwich.
- Roast beef sandwich has 25 times less vitamin A than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 50µg of vitamin A, while roast beef sandwich has 2µg.
- Roast beef sandwich contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.762g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +31.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +29.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +117.4% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 3.399g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.96µg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 10.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.287mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 653mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 200mg | 6% |
| Folate | 70µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.343mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 3.987g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 18.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 15.17g | 3% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.27mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 32.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.762g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 17.65g | 1% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.465g | N/A |
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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
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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)