McDONALD'S vs ARBY'S
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
McDONALD'S 263
ARBY'S 242
Protein (g)
McDONALD'S 13.0
ARBY'S 15.2
Carbs (g)
McDONALD'S 27.8
ARBY'S 22.2
Fat (g)
McDONALD'S 11.8
ARBY'S 10.3
Fiber (g)
McDONALD'S 1.10
ARBY'S 1.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 15.2g vs 13.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 242 vs 263 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | McDONALD'S | ARBY'S | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 263 kcal | 242 kcal | +9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 45.0 g | 49.9 g | -10% |
| Protein | 13.0 g | 15.2 g | -15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.8 g | 10.3 g | +14% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.8 g | 22.2 g | +25% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.10 g | 1.30 g | -15% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.43 g | 3.40 g | +30% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.63 g | 3.99 g | -9% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.389 g | |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg | 30.0 mg | +17% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.223 mg | 0.217 mg | +3% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.260 mg | 0.287 mg | -9% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.03 mg | 4.34 mg | -7% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.215 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 59.0 ug | 51.0 ug | +16% |
| Choline, total | — | 40.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.860 ug | 0.960 ug | -10% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 167 mg | 55.0 mg | +204% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.35 mg | 2.64 mg | -11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 23.0 mg | -13% |
| Phosphorus, P | 140 mg | 200 mg | -30% |
| Potassium, K | 200 mg | 224 mg | -11% |
| Sodium, Na | 626 mg | 653 mg | -4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.91 mg | 2.27 mg | -16% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.097 mg | 0.109 mg | -11% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.230 mg | 0.234 mg | -2% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 18.2 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1100 kj | 1014 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 2.45 g | 2.41 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | 6.22 g | 3.84 g | +62% |
| Sucrose | 0.240 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 2.01 g | 1.34 g | +50% |
| Fructose | 2.59 g | 1.50 g | +73% |
| Lactose | 0.540 g | 0 g | |
| Maltose | 0.840 g | 1.00 g | -16% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Betaine | — | 21.3 mg | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 243 IU | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.200 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.95 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.079 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.11 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.009 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.062 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.279 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.258 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.052 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 3.56 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 3.23 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.034 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.355 g | 1.76 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 1.55 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 1.47 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.044 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.159 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.152 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.022 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.346 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.020 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.326 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.043 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.043 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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