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Roast beef sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roast beef sandwich and McGriddles different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 29% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 3 times more Zinc than McGriddles. While Roast beef sandwich contains 2.27mg of Zinc, McGriddles contain only 0.76mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +85.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%
Contains more FatsFats +72.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
~equal in Other ~2.47g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47%

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +971.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +108.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +191.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 McGriddles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich McGriddles Opinion
Calories 244kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 15.17g 8.41g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 17.76g McGriddles
Net carbs 20.91g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 22.21g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 30mg 24mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 224mg 145mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.42mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 11.23g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.079mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.76mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 653mg 737mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.198mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.209mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.156mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.082mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.108mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.27µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 37µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.956g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 5.435g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 2.591g McGriddles
Fructose 1.5g 0.14g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 ($)

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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