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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 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 | +104% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.399g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g