McDonald's Big Mac vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and roast beef sandwich different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in calcium, while roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 11% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more calcium than roast beef sandwich. McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of calcium, while roast beef sandwich contains 55mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 CalciumCalcium | +110.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
~equal in
Water
~49.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | -10.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +475.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 | +12.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +104.1% |
~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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 200mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.762g | 10% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 653mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.64mg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 10.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 15.17g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.343mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.287mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.96µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.399g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.987g | 1% |
| Folate | 46µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 244kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.109mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 22.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
23%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)