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

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Significant differences between Wendy's hamburger and Roast beef sandwich

  • Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 3 times less Vitamin K than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger has 9µg of Vitamin K, while Roast beef sandwich has 2.8µg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.

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

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.64mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.27mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
~equal in Fats ~10.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.399g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.987g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +53.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +354.5%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Wendy's hamburger Roast beef sandwich
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 Wendy's hamburger Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 213kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 12.63g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.6g 10.3g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 15.52g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 16.82g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 34mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 195mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.73mg 2.64mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 3.84g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.139mg 0.109mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 2.27mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 103mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 395mg 653mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.187mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.217mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.96µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 2.8µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.689g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 3.987g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
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
Fructose 1.32g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
55%
Roast beef sandwich

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.