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Mashed potato vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mashed potato and Roast beef sandwich

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Roast beef sandwich is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Mashed potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +751.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +931.8%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +751.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +931.8%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +2175%

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 A +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 A +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +819.4%
Contains more Fats +265.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +91.3%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +819.4%
Contains more Fats +265.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +91.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +570%
Contains more Fructose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +570%
Contains more Fructose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 1.65g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 2.82g 10.3g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 14.65g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 89kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 12.1g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 0.2g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.5g 3.84g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 18mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 0.31mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 59mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 286mg 224mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 653mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.035mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.098mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 0.8µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 185IU 8IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 2µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 9µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.8µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.389g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.399g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.152g Mashed potato
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
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.