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 302
ARBY'S 242
Protein (g)
McDONALD'S 15.8
ARBY'S 15.2
Carbs (g)
McDONALD'S 15.1
ARBY'S 22.2
Fat (g)
McDONALD'S 19.8
ARBY'S 10.3
Fiber (g)
McDONALD'S —
ARBY'S 1.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS — 15.8g vs 15.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 242 vs 302 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 | 302 kcal | 242 kcal | +25% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 47.1 g | 49.9 g | -6% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 15.2 g | +4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.8 g | 10.3 g | +92% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.1 g | 22.2 g | -32% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 1.30 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.26 g | 3.40 g | -4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.13 g | 3.99 g | +104% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.114 g | 0.389 g | -71% |
| Cholesterol | 44.0 mg | 30.0 mg | +47% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.20 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | 0.217 mg | -26% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.110 mg | 0.287 mg | -62% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.40 mg | 4.34 mg | +70% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.880 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.398 mg | 0.215 mg | +85% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 51.0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 40.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.330 ug | 0.960 ug | -66% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.890 mg | 2.64 mg | -66% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 272 mg | 200 mg | +36% |
| Potassium, K | 252 mg | 224 mg | +13% |
| Sodium, Na | 566 mg | 653 mg | -13% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.590 mg | 2.27 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.049 mg | 0.109 mg | -55% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.140 mg | 0.234 mg | -40% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 18.2 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1263 kj | 1014 kj | +25% |
| Ash | 2.19 g | 2.41 g | -9% |
| Total Sugars | 0.080 g | 3.84 g | -98% |
| Sucrose | 0.080 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 0 g | 1.34 g | -100% |
| Fructose | 0 g | 1.50 g | -100% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 1.00 g | -100% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Betaine | — | 21.3 mg | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.200 g | -83% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.032 g | -81% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 1.95 g | +5% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.015 g | 0.079 g | -81% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.991 g | 1.11 g | -11% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.074 g | 0.015 g | +393% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.039 g | 0.009 g | +333% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.025 g | 0.004 g | +525% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.062 g | -84% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.281 g | 0.279 g | +1% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.279 g | 0.258 g | +8% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.052 g | -81% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.68 g | 3.56 g | +116% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 7.62 g | 3.23 g | +136% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.141 g | 0.034 g | +315% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.61 g | 1.76 g | +218% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.19 g | 1.55 g | +234% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 5.11 g | 1.47 g | +248% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.020 g | 0.044 g | -55% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.321 g | 0.159 g | +102% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.296 g | 0.152 g | +95% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.007 g | +257% |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.002 g | +600% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.010 g | +60% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.015 g | 0.010 g | +50% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.049 g | 0.022 g | +123% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.005 g | -80% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.015 g | 0.004 g | +275% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.008 g | -50% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.053 g | 0.346 g | -85% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.002 g | 0.020 g | -90% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.052 g | 0.326 g | -84% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.061 g | 0.043 g | +42% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.061 g | 0.043 g | +42% |
* 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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