School Lunch vs ARBY'S
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 15.2g vs 12.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic — 242 vs 250 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
School Lunch, pizza, sausage topping, thin crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked 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 | School Lunch | ARBY'S | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 250 kcal | 242 kcal | +3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 45.3 g | 49.9 g | -9% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 15.2 g | -17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.83 g | 10.3 g | -24% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 32.2 g | 22.2 g | +45% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.90 g | 1.30 g | +200% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.49 g | 3.40 g | +3% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.24 g | 3.99 g | -44% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.389 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 25.0 mg | 30.0 mg | -17% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.274 mg | 0.217 mg | +26% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.340 mg | 0.287 mg | +18% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.76 mg | 4.34 mg | -13% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.189 mg | 0.215 mg | -12% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 71.0 ug | 51.0 ug | +39% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 47.0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 38.0 mg | 40.1 mg | -5% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.18 ug | 0.960 ug | +127% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 89.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 116 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.810 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 238 mg | 55.0 mg | +333% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.09 mg | 2.64 mg | -21% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 52.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +126% |
| Phosphorus, P | 318 mg | 200 mg | +59% |
| Potassium, K | 385 mg | 224 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 457 mg | 653 mg | -30% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.53 mg | 2.27 mg | +11% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.102 mg | 0.109 mg | -6% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.234 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 22.5 ug | 18.2 ug | +24% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1046 kj | 1014 kj | +3% |
| Ash | 2.00 g | 2.41 g | -17% |
| Total Sugars | 7.53 g | 3.84 g | +96% |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 1.34 g | |
| Fructose | — | 1.50 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 1.00 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 104 ug | — | |
| Betaine | — | 21.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 79.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 457 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 1984 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.30 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.112 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.094 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.059 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.142 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.162 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.524 g | 0.200 g | +162% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.032 g | +69% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.67 g | 1.95 g | -14% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.079 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.636 g | 1.11 g | -43% |
| 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) | 0.154 g | 0.279 g | -45% |
| 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) | 1.99 g | 3.56 g | -44% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 3.23 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.034 g | -53% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 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 | 0.986 g | 1.76 g | -44% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.864 g | 1.55 g | -44% |
| 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) | 0.081 g | 0.159 g | -49% |
| 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 | 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) | 0.019 g | 0.022 g | -14% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.005 g | -60% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.008 g | -38% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 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 | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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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