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Pork loin vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork loin and Pot roast

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 70% more than Pot roast.
  • Pork loin contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pot roast. While Pork loin contains 0.472mg of Vitamin B6, Pot roast contains only 0.283mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork loin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
6
:
4
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +23%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +23%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Manganese - 0.01

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
8
:
4
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Pot roast
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 D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
2
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +52.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
1
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.7%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Pot roast Opinion
Protein 19.74g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 12.58g 19.17g Pot roast
Calories 198kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 18mg 16mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 174mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 231mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 1.74mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.056mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg 27µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 21IU 8IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.059mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.171mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.105mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.571mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.283mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.19mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 1.572mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 1.766mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.514mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.064mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.77mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 63mg 116mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 7.548g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.708g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.188g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.