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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.
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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 0% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +819.4%
Contains more FatsFats +265.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +453.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83%

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
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 StarchStarch +45.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +570%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 Mashed potato
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 Mashed potato Opinion
Calories 244kcal 89kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 1.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 2.82g Roast beef sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 13.35g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 14.65g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 18mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 286mg Mashed potato
Iron 2.64mg 0.31mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.109mg 0.035mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.22mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 12.1g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 59mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 306mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 8IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.42mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.098mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 0.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.07µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 51µg 9µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.105g Mashed potato
Choline 32.4mg 13.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 0.577g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 0.72g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.342g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.2g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Mashed potato
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
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 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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.