Roast beef sandwich vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roast beef sandwich and nachos different?
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, protein, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, and zinc; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E, fats, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roast beef sandwich is 37% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 7 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. While roast beef sandwich contains 4.343mg of vitamin B3, nachos contain only 0.63mg.
- Nachos have less sodium.
Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 IronIron | +252% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +589.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +848.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +589.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.07µg | 37% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.152g | 0.617g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 14.02g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 0.75mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 0.63mg | 23% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 4.32g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 5.04g | 22% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 21.5g | 17% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 8.6µg | 17% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.465g | 4.343g | 17% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 313mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 19.3µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.86mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.133mg | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 2.173g | 6% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 343kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 34.91g | 4% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 362mg | 4% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 28.33g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.2g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 161kcal | 794kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 41g | 29g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.7 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 0 IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 198mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +251.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +60.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
