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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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 +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more IronIron +751.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +931.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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 AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +59.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +819.4%
Contains more FatsFats +265.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 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 -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +453.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +45.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +570%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mashed potato 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 Mashed potato Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.96µg 37%
Selenium 0.8µg 18.2µg 32%
Iron 0.31mg 2.64mg 29%
Protein 1.65g 15.17g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.287mg 21%
Phosphorus 59mg 200mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.343mg 20%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.27mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.217mg 17%
Sodium 306mg 653mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.577g 3.399g 13%
Fats 2.82g 10.3g 12%
Folate 9µg 51µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 3.987g 8%
Calories 89kcal 244kcal 8%
Copper 0.035mg 0.109mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg 7%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.234mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 55mg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 22.21g 3%
Choline 13.4mg 32.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.762g 3%
Fructose 0.2g 1.5g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Potassium 286mg 224mg 2%
Starch 12.1g 17.65g 2%
Net carbs 13.35g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.5g 3.84g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0.389g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
34%
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 Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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.

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