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

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How are Roast beef sandwich and Nachos different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 37% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. While Roast beef sandwich contains 4.343mg of Vitamin B3, Nachos contain only 0.63mg.
  • Nachos have less Sodium.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more IronIron +252%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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%
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +848.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +589.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

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
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.2%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +108.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%

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
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +251.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186%

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
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +60.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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 Nachos
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Nachos Opinion
Calories 244kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 15.17g 4.32g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 20.91g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 22.21g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 55mg 63mg Nachos
Potassium 224mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 2.64mg 0.75mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.109mg 0.064mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.86mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 8IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.43mg 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.234mg 0.187mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 8.6µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.123mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.133mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 0.63mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.215mg
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.07µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 51µg 10µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 32.4mg 26.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.04g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 1.5g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef sandwich Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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