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Rib eye steak vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rib eye steak and Pot roast

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pot roast is richer in Choline, and Zinc.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 15% more than Pot roast.
  • Pot roast has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 0.287mg of Vitamin B2, while Pot roast has 0.171mg.
  • Pot roast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Selenium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Selenium - 27

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13
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% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Equal in Water - 51.9
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Equal in Water - 51.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Pot roast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Pot roast Opinion
Protein 23.69g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 21.81g 19.17g Rib eye steak
Calories 291kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 11mg 16mg Pot roast
Iron 2.24mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 260mg 231mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 5.91mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.08mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.08mg 0.01mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 27µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 7IU 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.059mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.171mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.105mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.283mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.19mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.041mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.269mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.641mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.184mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.888mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 80mg 116mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 9.684g 7.548g Pot roast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 8.175g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.708g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Pot roast
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
50%
Rib eye steak
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.136g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.