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

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Summary of differences between Pot roast and Chuck steak

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

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

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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 less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Selenium - 27.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pot roast Chuck steak
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 Pot roast Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 28.94g 24.98g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 297kcal 277kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.42mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 174mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 231mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 47mg 71mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.099mg 0.077mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.1mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 5IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 9µg 6µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.156mg 1.099mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 1.062mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 2.009mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 2.184mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.709mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.951mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.129mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.809mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 8.66g Pot roast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.81g 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
Pot roast Chuck steak
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
44%
Pot roast
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
65%
Chuck steak

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