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Roast beef sandwich vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roast beef sandwich and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from McDonald's Cheeseburger is 11% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 1.762g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.355g.
  • Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.6%
~equal in Sodium ~626mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2937.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.223mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
~equal in Water ~45g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.631g

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +19%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
Contains more FructoseFructose +72.7%
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.
Roast beef sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 244kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 15.17g 12.97g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 20.91g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 22.21g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 224mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 2.35mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 6.22g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.097mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.91mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 140mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 8IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.23mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.26mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 4.026mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.86µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.647g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.435g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 3.631g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 0.355g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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