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Roast beef sandwich vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roast beef sandwich and Mashed potato

  • 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.
  • Mashed potato has 23 times less Selenium than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 18.2µg of Selenium, while Mashed potato has 0.8µg.
  • Mashed potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +751.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +931.8%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +751.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +931.8%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +819.4%
Contains more Fats +265.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Water +59.5%
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% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +819.4%
Contains more Fats +265.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Water +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +570%
Contains more Fructose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +570%
Contains more Fructose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Mashed potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 13.35g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 1.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 2.82g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 14.65g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 244kcal 89kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 12.1g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.2g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 55mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 0.31mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 59mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 653mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 2.27mg 0.22mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.035mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.098mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 0.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.42mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.015mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.015mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 1.08mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.12mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 9µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.07µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 3.399g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 0.72g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.342g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.146g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef sandwich Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
15%
Mashed potato

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 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 Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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