Pot roast vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pot roast and Lamb
- Pot roast has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Pot roast covers your daily Zinc needs 20% more than Lamb.
- Lamb contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Pot roast. Pot roast contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
- Lamb has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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.
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Iron
+28.7%
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Sodium
-34.7%
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Zinc
+49.3%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Potassium
+34.2%
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Copper
+20.2%
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Manganese
+120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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Iron
+28.7%
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Sodium
-34.7%
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Zinc
+49.3%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Potassium
+34.2%
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Copper
+20.2%
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Manganese
+120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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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Vitamin E
+264.3%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+117.7%
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Vitamin B1
+69.5%
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Vitamin B2
+46.2%
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Vitamin B3
+62.2%
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Vitamin B5
+15.6%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+155.6%
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Vitamin E
+264.3%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+117.7%
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Vitamin B1
+69.5%
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Vitamin B2
+46.2%
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Vitamin B3
+62.2%
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Vitamin B5
+15.6%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+155.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18%
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72
Equal in Other - 0.82
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Protein
+18%
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72
Equal in Other - 0.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-14.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+113.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
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Saturated Fat
-14.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+113.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.94g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 20.94g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 294kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 310mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 72mg |
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 4.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.119mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.777mg |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 97mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1.51g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb 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)