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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.
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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~624mg

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% 0.48% 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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.212mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.942mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
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
~equal in Other ~2.28g

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
20% 38% 42%
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
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
5% 29% 54% 12%
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%
~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 McChicken Sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 244kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.43g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 224mg 173mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.74mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.109mg 0.082mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.63mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 139mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 624mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.212mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.2mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.942mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.19µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich McChicken Sandwich
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
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 ($)

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.