Fast food vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and roast beef sandwich different?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need for sodium, 14% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 2 times more folate than roast beef sandwich. Fast food contains 80µg of folate, while roast beef sandwich contains 51µg.
- Roast beef sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.6% |
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Protein
~15.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +21.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.762g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +51.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75.4% |
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Sucrose
~0g
~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.
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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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| Sodium | 331mg | 653mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.343mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.217mg | 8% |
| Folate | 80µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.287mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.64mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.399g | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 18.2µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 22.21g | 3% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 10.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.96µg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 15.17g | 3% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 17.65g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.987g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.27mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.762g | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.109mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 32.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 1.465g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)