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

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How are Roast beef sandwich and McDonald's hamburger different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, McDonald's hamburger is richer in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from McDonald's hamburger is 15% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 2 times more Phosphorus than McDonald's hamburger. While Roast beef sandwich contains 200mg of Phosphorus, McDonald's hamburger contains only 107mg.
  • McDonald's hamburger has less Sodium.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg

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% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.544mg
~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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
~equal in Fats ~10.09g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.504g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.768g

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +58.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +56.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +120%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Calories 244kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 15.17g 12.92g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 10.09g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 20.91g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 22.21g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 30mg 27mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 224mg 192mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 3.84g 6.03g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.109mg 0.096mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.95mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 107mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 8IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.239mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.83µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.428g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 3.504g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 3.768g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.42g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.134g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.004g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.135g 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 hamburger
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 hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

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