Roast beef sandwich vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roast beef sandwich and McDonald's Big Mac different?
- Roast beef sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Calcium.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 11% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Big Mac. Roast beef sandwich contains 1.762g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.306g.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2250% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +475.8% |
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +104.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12.7% |
| 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 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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 15.17g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.91g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 22.21g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 2.64mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 3.84g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 2.27mg | 1.91mg |
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| Starch | 17.65g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.389g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 32.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.399g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.987g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 0.306g |
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| Fructose | 1.5g | 1.69g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)