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

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Significant differences between Roast beef sandwich and Pizza

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A, and Manganese.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~216mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4375%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +139.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.1%
~equal in Fats ~9.69g
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.681g

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
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +71.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50%
Contains more StarchStarch +52.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~1.05g

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 Pizza
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Pizza Opinion
Calories 244kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 15.17g 11.39g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 9.69g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 20.91g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 22.21g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 30mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 55mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 224mg 172mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 2.48mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.109mg 0.105mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.34mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 200mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 653mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 8IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 2µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.234mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.195mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.825mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.42µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 51µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 32.4mg 16.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.465g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 2.608g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.681g Roast beef sandwich
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1.5g 1g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.004g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.009g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.367g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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