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Chuck steak vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and Pot roast

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pot roast has more Choline.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 38% more than Pot roast.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pot roast is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Selenium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak Pot roast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Pot roast Opinion
Protein 24.98g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 19.64g 19.17g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.45mg 2.42mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 174mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 231mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 8.68mg 6.66mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.012mg 0.01mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 27µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 5IU 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.059mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.171mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.105mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.571mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.283mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.13µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.19mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.009mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.184mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.709mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.129mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.809mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 87mg 116mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 8.66g 7.548g Pot roast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 8.175g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.708g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Pot roast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients
  2. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.