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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 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 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%
~equal in Sodium ~653mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +405.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 +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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 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
5% 29% 54% 12%
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
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 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.
McChicken Sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 McChicken Sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 273kcal 244kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 13.21g 10.3g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 26.67g 20.91g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 22.21g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 30mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 88mg 55mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 3.84g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.082mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 624mg 653mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.234mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.389g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 3.399g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 3.987g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.762g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 1.5g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.152g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.007g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.465g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
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 ($)

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.

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