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Roast beef sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roast beef sandwich and fast food different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is richer in phosphorus, while fast food is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need for sodium, 14% more than fast food.
  • Fast food is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.89µg
~equal in Choline ~34.4mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

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% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +75.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +29.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53%
Contains more FructoseFructose +51.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Fast food DV% diff.
Sodium 653mg 331mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Phosphorus 200mg 134mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 5.617mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.317mg 8%
Folate 51µg 80µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.363mg 6%
Iron 2.64mg 3.06mg 5%
Manganese 0.234mg 0.357mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.399g 4.493g 5%
Selenium 18.2µg 20.3µg 4%
Carbs 22.21g 31.5g 3%
Fats 10.3g 12.01g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.89µg 3%
Protein 15.17g 16.52g 3%
Calories 244kcal 297kcal 3%
Starch 17.65g 22.87g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.987g 4.835g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.9µg 2%
Zinc 2.27mg 2.52mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.68g 1%
Fructose 1.5g 2.27g 1%
Copper 0.109mg 0.121mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 62mg 1%
Cholesterol 30mg 33mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 224mg 197mg 1%
Net carbs 20.91g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.84g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.38mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.212mg 0%
Trans fat 0.389g 0.514g N/A
Choline 32.4mg 34.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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