McChicken Sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcChicken Sandwich and roast beef sandwich?
- McChicken Sandwich is richer in manganese and polyunsaturated fat, yet roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich has 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than roast beef sandwich. McChicken Sandwich has 4.964g of polyunsaturated fat, while roast beef sandwich has 1.762g.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +405.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
~equal in
Water
~49.91g
~equal in
Other
~2.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.987g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 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 FructoseFructose | +28.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +132.6% |
~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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.96µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.762g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.27mg | 15% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.64mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Protein | 10.43g | 15.17g | 9% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.287mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 3.399g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 10.3g | 4% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.109mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 4.343mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 224mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 244kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 653mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 3.987g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 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
15%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)