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Roast beef sandwich vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Roast beef sandwich and Chicken fingers

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 4 times more Iron than Chicken fingers. Roast beef sandwich contains 2.64mg of Iron, while Chicken fingers contain 0.73mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more IronIron +261.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.5µg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.9%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.2%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.03g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Roast beef sandwich Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 244kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 15.17g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 10.3g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 20.91g 16.05g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 17.25g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 48mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 55mg 17mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 2.64mg 0.73mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.069mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.71mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 17.03g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 653mg 769mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.234mg 0.228mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 17.5µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.11mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.179mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.16µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 51µg 19µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 32.4mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.5g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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