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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +738.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +596.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.215mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +30.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +49.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +15.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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
Calories 244kcal 233kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.74g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 20.91g 16.75g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 18.55g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 30mg
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 39mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 169mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.84g 4.22g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.109mg 0.013mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 17.65g 13.53g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 90mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.15mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.18mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg
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
Vitamin B12 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 51µg 47µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.507g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.25g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 3.389g 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
Fructose 1.5g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 2.757g Burger King Whopper

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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
21%
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.