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, vitamin B12, and protein; however, mcDonald's hamburgers are richer in selenium, calcium, and omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid).
- 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
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 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
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 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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 26.2µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 107mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 653mg | 494mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 15.17g | 12.92g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.83µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.239mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 30.28g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 2.87mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 1.95mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.247mg | 3% |
| Folate | 51µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 1.42g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.465g | 1.135g | 2% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 264kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 192mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 4.544mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 3.768g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.2g | 4.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 161kcal | 204kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 41g | 38g | N/A |
| Fats | 10.3g | 10.09g | 0% |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.7 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 28.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.004g | 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:
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
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






