Roast beef sandwich vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roast beef sandwich and hamburgers
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich has 5 times more polyunsaturated fat than hamburgers. While roast beef sandwich has 1.762g of polyunsaturated fat, hamburgers have only 0.38g.
- Hamburgers have less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~24.1g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.8% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +66.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +35.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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.
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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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.44µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 414mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 136mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 0.38g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 5.096g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 5.365mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 14.36g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 2.87mg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 17.08g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 5.495g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 295kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 2.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 2.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 24.1g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 224mg | 226mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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