Brisket vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brisket and Pot roast different?
Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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.
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 6.66
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 27
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 6.66
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 27
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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Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 28.94
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9
Equal in Protein - 28.94
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.708
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.708
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.82g | 28.94g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 19.17g |
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| Calories | 289kcal | 297kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 19mg | |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 174mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 6.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.099mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.51mg | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.059mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.171mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.924mg |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 7.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 8.175g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.708g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
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| 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
43%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)