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, fats, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; 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 fats than chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 19.81g of fats, while roast beef sandwich has 10.3g.
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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 1.465g | 21% |
| 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% | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 200mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 3.987g | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 0.152g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.109mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 653mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 15.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 3.399g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.2g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 191kcal | 161kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 33g | 41g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | 0.002g | 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% |
~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
