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Pot roast vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pot roast and Roast beef?

  • Pot roast is richer in Zinc, Selenium, and Choline, yet Roast beef is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for Sodium is 35% higher.
  • Pot roast has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Roast beef. Pot roast has 7.548g of Saturated Fat, while Roast beef has 1.318g.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Selenium +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Selenium +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.566
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.566
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Fats +419.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42%
Equal in Other - 3.33
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Fats +419.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42%
Equal in Other - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Protein 28.94g 18.62g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 3.69g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Calories 297kcal 115kcal Pot roast
Sugar 0g 0.29g Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 5mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 2.05mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 174mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 231mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 47mg 853mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 3.2mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.086mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 27µg 14.7µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 1IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.043mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.213mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.566mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 9µg 5µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 2.04µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 1.521g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.27g Pot roast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Roast beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
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.
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.