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Roast beef sandwich vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roast beef sandwich and Burger King Whopper

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 8 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Roast beef sandwich contains 0.109mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.

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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 Calcium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +738.5%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +738.5%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +596.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +596.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +13.1%
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +30.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +49.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +15.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +30.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +49.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +15.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 16.75g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.74g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 22.21g 18.55g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 244kcal 233kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 13.53g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.84g 4.22g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 55mg 39mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 90mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 169mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.27mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.109mg 0.013mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.18mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.15mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.175mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 2.873mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.091mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 47µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 30mg
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.507g Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.25g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Burger King Whopper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (30 mg)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.