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Chicken McNuggets vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken McNuggets and roast beef sandwich

  • Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 26% more than chicken McNuggets.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 2 times less monounsaturated fat than chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 8.134g of monounsaturated fat, while roast beef sandwich has 3.987g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +196.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +92.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g
~equal in Water ~49.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
37% 44% 19%
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 +104%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.399g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken McNuggets Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.96µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.762g 26%
Iron 0.89mg 2.64mg 22%
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 4.343mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Fats 19.81g 10.3g 15%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.27mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.287mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.215mg 14%
Folate 51µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.134g 3.987g 10%
Phosphorus 272mg 200mg 10%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.109mg 7%
Choline 32.4mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.217mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Cholesterol 44mg 30mg 5%
Sodium 566mg 653mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 55mg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.234mg 4%
Calories 302kcal 244kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Carbs 15.09g 22.21g 2%
Fructose 0g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Protein 15.79g 15.17g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 252mg 224mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.261g 3.399g 1%
Net carbs 15.09g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.08g 3.84g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.114g 0.389g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.