Roast beef sandwich vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roast beef sandwich and mcDonald's hamburgers different?
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B12; however, mcDonald's hamburgers are richer in selenium and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mcDonald's hamburgers is 15% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 2 times more phosphorus than mcDonald's hamburgers. While roast beef sandwich contains 200mg of phosphorus, mcDonald's hamburgers contain only 107mg.
- McDonald's hamburgers have 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.
| 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% |
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 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
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:
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
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
3.504 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
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 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 26.2µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 107mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 494mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.83µg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 12.92g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.239mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Folate | 51µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 30.28g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 1.95mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.247mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 2.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 1.42g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 4.544mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 3.768g | 1% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 264kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 192mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 10.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 28.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 6.03g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.428g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 3.504g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.134g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 1.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.