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 of 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +537.5% |
| 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% |
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 OtherOther | +58.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
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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% |
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 15.17g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 12.01g |
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| Net carbs | 20.91g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 22.21g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 62mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 2.64mg | 3.06mg |
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| Sugar | 3.84g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 2.27mg | 2.52mg |
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| Starch | 17.65g | 22.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 331mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 80µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.389g | 0.514g |
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| Choline | 32.4mg | 34.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.399g | 4.493g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.987g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 1.68g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Fructose | 1.5g | 2.27g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 1.391g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)