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, protein, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium.
- 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +471.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 40% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 0.4µg | 32% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 3.41g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 0.8mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 189mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 4.727g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.037mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.51mg | 16% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.465g | 4.251g | 16% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 0.382g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 224mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 16µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 127mg | 10% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 15.47g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 38.23g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 7.379g | 8% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 42.58g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.38mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 2.271g | 5% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 323kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 39.8mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.2g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 161kcal | 947kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 41g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.7 | 5.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
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 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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Galactose
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