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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.
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Zinc +164%
Contains more Copper +70.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Zinc +164%
Contains more Copper +70.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.4%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +848.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +589.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.4%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +848.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +589.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +251.2%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +28.9%
Contains more Fats +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
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
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 Protein +251.2%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +28.9%
Contains more Fats +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +60.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +60.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 20.91g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 15.17g 4.32g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 22.21g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 244kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 17.65g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.5g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 55mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 2.64mg 0.75mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 653mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 2.27mg 0.86mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.064mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.187mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 8.6µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.43mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
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
Folate 51µg 10µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.07µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 19.3µg 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
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef sandwich Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
25%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.