McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and roast beef sandwich
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more calcium; however, roast beef sandwich has more phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for mcDonald's cheeseburgers is 11% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich has 2 times less sugar than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 6.22g of sugar, while roast beef sandwich has 3.84g.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.
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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 | +203.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
~equal in
Other
~2.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | -23.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.987g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 GlucoseGlucose | +50% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +72.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +19% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 167mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.762g | 9% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 3.399g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.96µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.64mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 15.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.343mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 10.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.287mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 244kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 653mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.109mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 3.987g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.389g | N/A |
| 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
27%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.036g)
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 cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)