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Roast beef sandwich vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roast beef sandwich and Veggie burger different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is richer in Zinc, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 203% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Veggie burger. Roast beef sandwich contains 30mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger contains 5mg.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types were 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 Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +147.3%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +306.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.41
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +147.3%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +306.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.41
Equal in Phosphorus - 206

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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Contains more Vitamin E +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.7
Equal in Other - 2.52
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.7
Equal in Other - 2.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +205.4%
Contains more Glucose +415.4%
Contains more Fructose +1053.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +205.4%
Contains more Glucose +415.4%
Contains more Fructose +1053.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Veggie burger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 9.37g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 10.3g 6.3g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 14.27g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 244kcal 177kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 5.78g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.13g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 55mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.64mg 2.41mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 200mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 224mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 653mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 2.27mg 1.26mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.234mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 18.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 8IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.23mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.244mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.753mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 51µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 30mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.389g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 3.399g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 1.778g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.081g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.