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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.
  • Potato wedges have less sodium.

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% 0.48% 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 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 Opinion
Calories 244kcal 123kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 2.7g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 2.2g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 20.91g 23.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 22.21g 25.5g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 15mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 2.64mg 0.7mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.3g 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.37mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 87mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.1mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.04mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 1.54mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 1.451g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 0.102g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

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.