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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% 0.67% 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% 1% 63% 3% 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 +50%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.16µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.783g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Iron 2.64mg 0.73mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 8.217mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3.17mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.426mg 16%
Zinc 2.27mg 0.71mg 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 282mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.11mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.179mg 8%
Folate 51µg 19µg 8%
Protein 15.17g 19.22g 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 48mg 6%
Fats 10.3g 13.95g 6%
Sodium 653mg 769mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 373mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 17mg 4%
Copper 0.109mg 0.069mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.399g 2.493g 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 8µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.987g 4.83g 2%
Carbs 22.21g 17.25g 2%
Fructose 1.5g 0g 2%
Choline 32.4mg 43.7mg 2%
Calories 244kcal 271kcal 1%
Selenium 18.2µg 17.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 20.91g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 3.84g 0.4g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g 0%
Starch 17.65g 17.03g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.234mg 0.228mg 0%
Trans fat 0.389g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 5.439g N/A

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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