Pot roast vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pot roast and Pork leg
- Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, while Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
- Pork leg contains 3 times less Zinc than Pot roast. Pot roast contains 6.66mg of Zinc, while Pork leg contains 1.93mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+184.7%
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Zinc
+245.1%
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Copper
+52.3%
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Phosphorus
+14.4%
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Potassium
+36.4%
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Manganese
+130%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+184.7%
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Zinc
+245.1%
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Copper
+52.3%
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Phosphorus
+14.4%
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Potassium
+36.4%
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Manganese
+130%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+238.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1147.5%
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Vitamin B2
+17%
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Vitamin B3
+11.4%
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Vitamin B5
+20%
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Vitamin B6
+41.7%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+238.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1147.5%
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Vitamin B2
+17%
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Vitamin B3
+11.4%
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Vitamin B5
+20%
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Vitamin B6
+41.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66%
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Water
+20.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Equal in Other - 1.23
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Protein
+66%
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Water
+20.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Equal in Other - 1.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+183.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
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Saturated Fat
-13.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+183.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.94g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 18.87g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 47mg | |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 73mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 2.01g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (47 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.