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Roast beef sandwich vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roast beef sandwich and Wendy's hamburger

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 2 times less Phosphorus than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 200mg of Phosphorus, while Wendy's hamburger has 103mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 Calcium +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
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 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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 B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Fats - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.077
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.077

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +53.2%
Contains more Glucose +17.5%
Contains more Fructose +13.6%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%
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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +53.2%
Contains more Glucose +17.5%
Contains more Fructose +13.6%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 15.52g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 12.63g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 22.21g 16.82g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 244kcal 213kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 11.52g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.32g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 55mg 34mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 103mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 195mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.27mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.109mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.234mg 0.187mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.205mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.225mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.114mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.399g 3.689g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.55g Roast beef sandwich
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 Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 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 Wendy's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.