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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, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus, and manganese 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

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
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%
Contains more OtherOther +151%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
37% 44% 19%
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
69% 3% 26%
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McFlurry Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Iron 0.27mg 2.64mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 4.343mg 26%
Sodium 54mg 653mg 26%
Protein 4.02g 15.17g 22%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.27mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.96µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.217mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.215mg 12%
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg 12%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.762g 10%
Calcium 135mg 55mg 8%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.234mg 8%
Copper 0.044mg 0.109mg 7%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Choline 32.4mg 6%
Fats 6.46g 10.3g 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%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fructose 0.21g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.43mg 2%
Carbs 26.82g 22.21g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 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 - 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
McFlurry
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0030000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.