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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% 0.12% 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% 0.48% 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 +300%
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 Opinion
Calories 272kcal 244kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 17.04g 10.3g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 20.91g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 22.21g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 19mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 355mg 224mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.84g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.36mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 25.74g 17.65g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 566mg 653mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.43mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.8µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.389g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.399g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 3.987g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.762g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.152g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.007g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.465g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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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