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

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How are Roast beef sandwich and French fries different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 40% higher.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more IronIron +225.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +354%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1922.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +635.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +43%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Roast beef sandwich French fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Roast beef sandwich French fries Opinion
Calories 244kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 15.17g 3.43g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 20.91g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 22.21g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 55mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 579mg French fries
Iron 2.64mg 0.81mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.109mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 2.27mg 0.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 125mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.234mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 18.2µg 0.9µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.17mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.039mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.004mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 51µg 30µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.06g French fries
Choline 32.4mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.398g French fries
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich French fries
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
28%
French fries

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 Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.