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

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How are Pot roast and Lamb loin different?

  • Pot roast is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pot roast covers your daily need of Zinc 30% more than Lamb loin.
  • Pot roast contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Pot roast contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were 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.
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Selenium - 24.6

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 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21
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 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Equal in Water - 52.5
Equal in Other - 1.36
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Equal in Water - 52.5
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pot roast Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 28.94g 22.55g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 297kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 16mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.42mg 2.12mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 174mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 231mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 47mg 64mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 3.41mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 27µg 24.6µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.11mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.11mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 1.156mg 0.965mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 1.088mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.754mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.991mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.579mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.918mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.217mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.714mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 95mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 7.548g 10.24g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.692g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb 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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.