Roast beef sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between roast beef sandwich and mcChicken Sandwich?
- Roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet mcChicken Sandwich is richer in manganese and polyunsaturated fat.
- Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich has 4 times more zinc than mcChicken Sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 2.27mg of zinc, while mcChicken Sandwich has 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53% |
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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +405.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
~equal in
Water
~46.11g
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Other
~2.28g
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +132.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +28.7% |
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.19µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 4.964g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.63mg | 15% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 139mg | 9% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 10.43g | 9% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 2.346g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.358mg | 5% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 13.21g | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.942mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 224mg | 173mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 27.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 273kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 624mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 4.401g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 4.396g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)