McFlurry vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcFlurry and roast beef sandwich different?
- Roast beef sandwich has more iron, protein, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate than mcFlurry.
- Daily need coverage for iron for roast beef sandwich is 30% higher.
- McFlurry has less sodium.
McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +877.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +408.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3024.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 2.64mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 653mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 4.343mg | 26% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 15.17g | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.96µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 200mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.215mg | 12% |
| Folate | 3µg | 51µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 1.762g | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 10% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.465g | 9% | |
| Calcium | 135mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.234mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.109mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.46g | 10.3g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 3.987g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.287mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.3g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 440kcal | 161kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 56g | 41g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 208mg | 224mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 3.399g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +524.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.399g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
16.9 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
6.23 g
Maltose:
0.28 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +78.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +614.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +257.1% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g






