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

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What are the differences between Roast beef sandwich and Hash browns?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.

We used Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +253.6%
~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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +488%
Contains more FatsFats +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
~equal in Water ~49.27g
~equal in Other ~2.23g

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 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
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +332.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +525%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +45.8%
~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.
Roast beef sandwich Hash browns
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 Roast beef sandwich Hash browns Opinion
Calories 244kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Protein 15.17g 2.58g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 20.91g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 22.21g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 19mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 2.64mg 0.6mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.3g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.109mg 0.1mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.36mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 200mg 98mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 8IU 2IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.234mg 0.158mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 0.4µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.137mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.038mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 1.838mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.186mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 51µg 12µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 32.4mg 17.8mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.665g Hash browns
Fructose 1.5g 0.24g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
26%
Hash browns

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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