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Roast beef sandwich vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roast beef sandwich and potato wedges

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus; however, potato wedges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 40% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 13 times more sodium than potato wedges. While roast beef sandwich has 653mg of sodium, potato wedges have only 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +277.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +513.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%

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% 0.67% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
~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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +461.9%
Contains more FatsFats +368.2%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1627.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

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 Potato wedges
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Potato wedges DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0µg 40%
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Sodium 653mg 49mg 26%
Protein 15.17g 2.7g 25%
Iron 2.64mg 0.7mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.04mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 1.54mg 18%
Zinc 2.27mg 0.37mg 17%
Phosphorus 200mg 87mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.399g 0.55g 13%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg 12%
Fats 10.3g 2.2g 12%
Copper 0.109mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 0.102g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.1mg 10%
Manganese 0.234mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.35mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Choline 32.4mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.987g 1.451g 6%
Calories 244kcal 123kcal 6%
Potassium 224mg 394mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 2g 3%
Fructose 1.5g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 22.21g 25.5g 1%
Net carbs 20.91g 23.5g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.84g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.389g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Potato wedges
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.