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French fries vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Roast beef sandwich different?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 40% higher.
  • French fries contain 3 times more Potassium than Roast beef sandwich. While French fries contain 579mg of Potassium, Roast beef sandwich contains only 224mg.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +225.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Zinc +354%
Contains more Selenium +1922.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +225.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Zinc +354%
Contains more Selenium +1922.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.234

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Protein +342.3%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +30.3%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Protein +342.3%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +30.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 20.91g French fries
Protein 3.43g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 14.73g 10.3g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 22.21g French fries
Calories 312kcal 244kcal French fries
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 3.84g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g French fries
Calcium 18mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 0.81mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 35mg 23mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 579mg 224mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 653mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.124mg 0.109mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.234mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.43mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.215mg French fries
Folate 30µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.8µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.389g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.399g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 3.987g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.762g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 1.465g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.007g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.152g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Roast beef sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
French fries
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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