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 158
ARBY'S 242
Protein (g)
McDONALD'S 3.19
ARBY'S 15.2
Carbs (g)
McDONALD'S 28.1
ARBY'S 22.2
Fat (g)
McDONALD'S 3.95
ARBY'S 10.3
Fiber (g)
McDONALD'S 0
ARBY'S 1.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 15.2g vs 3.19g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
McDONALD'S, Strawberry Sundae — 158 vs 242 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 | 158 kcal | 242 kcal | -35% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.0 g | 49.9 g | +28% |
| Protein | 3.19 g | 15.2 g | -79% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.95 g | 10.3 g | -62% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.1 g | 22.2 g | +26% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.30 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.01 g | 3.40 g | -41% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.976 g | 3.99 g | -76% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.224 g | 0.389 g | -42% |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 30.0 mg | -57% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.50 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.039 mg | 0.217 mg | -82% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.195 mg | 0.287 mg | -32% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.131 mg | 4.34 mg | -97% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.613 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.050 mg | 0.215 mg | -77% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -78% |
| Choline, total | — | 40.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.490 ug | 0.960 ug | -49% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 81.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 110 mg | 55.0 mg | +100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.100 mg | 2.64 mg | -96% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 23.0 mg | -52% |
| Phosphorus, P | 91.0 mg | 200 mg | -55% |
| Potassium, K | 173 mg | 224 mg | -23% |
| Sodium, Na | 47.0 mg | 653 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.390 mg | 2.27 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.015 mg | 0.109 mg | -86% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.071 mg | 0.234 mg | -70% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 18.2 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 659 kj | 1014 kj | -35% |
| Ash | 0.750 g | 2.41 g | -69% |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | 3.84 g | +559% |
| Sucrose | 16.5 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 2.17 g | 1.34 g | +62% |
| Fructose | 1.61 g | 1.50 g | +7% |
| Lactose | 4.72 g | 0 g | |
| Maltose | 0.290 g | 1.00 g | -71% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 11.0 ug | — | |
| Betaine | — | 21.3 mg | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 271 IU | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.032 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.073 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.086 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.308 g | 0.200 g | +54% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.032 g | 0.032 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.967 g | 1.95 g | -50% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.079 g | -75% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.485 g | 1.11 g | -56% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.015 g | -67% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | 0.009 g | -100% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.062 g | -66% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.279 g | -87% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.258 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.052 g | -87% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.912 g | 3.56 g | -74% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 3.23 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.034 g | -100% |
| 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 | 0.190 g | 1.76 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.171 g | 1.55 g | -89% |
| 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) | 0.014 g | 0.159 g | -91% |
| 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 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.010 g | -100% |
| 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) | 0.005 g | 0.022 g | -77% |
| 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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