McDonald's hamburger vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's hamburgers and roast beef sandwich different?
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher in selenium and calcium; however, roast beef sandwich is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mcDonald's hamburgers is 15% higher.
- McDonald's hamburgers contain 2 times more calcium than roast beef sandwich. While mcDonald's hamburgers contain 127mg of calcium, roast beef sandwich contains only 55mg.
- Roast beef sandwich has less sugar.
McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain are the varieties 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 | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.9% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~10.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.399g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.987g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose | +56.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +120% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +58.7% |
~equal in
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 18.2µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 200mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 653mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 127mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.96µg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 15.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.287mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Folate | 64µg | 51µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 22.21g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.762g | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 4.343mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 3.987g | 1% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 244kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.109mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 10.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 3.399g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 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
56%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.