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, and iron.
- 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 653mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 134mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.317mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 5.617mg | 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% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 16.52g | 3% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 12.01g | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 31.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.89µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 2.52mg | 2% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 22.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 4.835g | 2% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 2.27g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.2g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 161kcal | 180kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 41g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.7 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 2 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0.008g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic 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 | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
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 FatsFats | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
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
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
