McGriddles vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcGriddles and roast beef sandwich different?
- McGriddles are higher in phosphorus and fats; however, roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roast beef sandwich is 29% higher.
- McGriddles contain 2 times more fats than roast beef sandwich. While mcGriddles contain 17.76g of fats, roast beef sandwich contains only 10.3g.
- Roast beef sandwich has less saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.96µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 200mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.64mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 15.17g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 2.27mg | 14% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 10.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.287mg | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 3.399g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 3.987g | 9% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.465g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 4.343mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 1.762g | 6% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 653mg | 4% |
| Folate | 37µg | 51µg | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 22.21g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.109mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 224mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 161kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 41g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +191.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +971.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +108.3% |
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Galactose
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