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Roast beef sandwich vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roast beef sandwich and Egg McMUFFIN different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 45% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 2 times more Sugar than Egg McMUFFIN. Roast beef sandwich contains 3.84g of Sugar, while Egg McMUFFIN contains 2.13g.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +249.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Manganese - 0.235
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 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +249.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Manganese - 0.235

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 B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +54.9%
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% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +54.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.66
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58
Equal in Other - 2.45
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
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.66
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58
Equal in Other - 2.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.735
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.735

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +235%
Contains more Fructose +248.8%
Contains more Maltose +75.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +235%
Contains more Fructose +248.8%
Contains more Maltose +75.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 20.57g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 13.64g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 9.66g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 21.67g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 244kcal 228kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.43g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.64mg 2.3mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 200mg
Potassium 224mg 173mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 617mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 2.27mg 1.29mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.084mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.102mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.145mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 165mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.399g 3.592g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 2.721g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.735g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.416g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.114g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Egg McMUFFIN
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

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

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