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

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Summary of differences between Roast beef sandwich and Chicken sandwich

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, while Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 4 times more Zinc than Chicken sandwich. While Roast beef sandwich contains 2.27mg of Zinc, Chicken sandwich contains only 0.61mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Calcium ~58mg
~equal in Potassium ~245mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~185mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.219mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +638.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +203.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg
~equal in Choline ~35.3mg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more OtherOther +12%
~equal in Protein ~16.28g
~equal in Fats ~11.19g
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g
~equal in Water ~48.94g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +54.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +37%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.5g
~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 sandwich
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 sandwich Opinion
Calories 244kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 15.17g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 10.3g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 19.49g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 20.89g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 55mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 224mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.77mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.067mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.61mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 16.5g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 185mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 753mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.219mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.13µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 51µg 47µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 32.4mg 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.97g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 2.884g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef sandwich Chicken sandwich
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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