Roast beef sandwich vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roast beef sandwich and mcDonald's french fries different?
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for roast beef sandwich is 32% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than mcDonald's french fries. While roast beef sandwich contains 0.287mg of vitamin B2, mcDonald's french fries contain only 0.037mg.
- McDonald's french fries have less sodium.
Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, french fries are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +189.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4450% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +675.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +471.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.8% |
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:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +344.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.7% |
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
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.3% |
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:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +116.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 40% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 0.4µg | 32% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 3.41g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 0.8mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 4.727g | 20% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 189mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.037mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.51mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 16µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 127mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 7.379g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 38.23g | 8% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 15.47g | 8% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 42.58g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 2.271g | 5% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 323kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 39.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.382g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 4.251g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.128g)
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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