McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and roast beef sandwich
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more vitamin B12; however, roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 13% more than roast beef sandwich.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 2 times less calcium than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 84mg of calcium, while roast beef sandwich contains 55mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 | +52.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.17g
~equal in
Carbs
~22.21g
~equal in
Water
~49.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 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 | -15.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.987g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 | +42.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +46.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +37% |
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.96µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 200mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 653mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.762g | 10% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.287mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 3.399g | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.64mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 15.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 11.55g | 10.3g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Folate | 56µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 3.987g | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 4.343mg | 1% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 244kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 22.21g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 224mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 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 Calories diet | Equal | |
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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
32%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
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 vitamins?
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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.