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Hash browns vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hash browns and roast beef sandwich?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, yet roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • Hash browns have 6 times more vitamin E than roast beef sandwich. While hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, roast beef sandwich has only 0.43mg.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.5%
Contains more IronIron +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +530.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4450%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.109mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +82%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 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 FatsFats +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +488%
~equal in Water ~49.91g
~equal in Other ~2.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 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 StarchStarch +45.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +332.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +525%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg 40%
Selenium 0.4µg 18.2µg 32%
Iron 0.6mg 2.64mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.762g 26%
Protein 2.58g 15.17g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.287mg 19%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.27mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.343mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.43mg 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 200mg 15%
Folate 12µg 51µg 10%
Fats 17.04g 10.3g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 3.987g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.217mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.8µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.54g 3.399g 4%
Calcium 19mg 55mg 4%
Sodium 566mg 653mg 4%
Potassium 355mg 224mg 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.234mg 3%
Starch 25.74g 17.65g 3%
Choline 17.8mg 32.4mg 3%
Carbs 28.88g 22.21g 2%
Fructose 0.24g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.215mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 244kcal 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.109mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 3.84g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.389g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Hash browns
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
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 - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.859g)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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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