Brisket vs Pot roast - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brisket and Pot roast?
- Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Pot roast is richer in Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 25% higher.
- Brisket contains less Cholesterol.
We used Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+15.5%
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Potassium
+42.9%
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+26%
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Sodium
-40.5%
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Zinc
+54.5%
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Copper
+23.8%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+15.5%
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Potassium
+42.9%
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+26%
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-40.5%
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Zinc
+54.5%
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Copper
+23.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+48.4%
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Vitamin B12
+14.1%
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Vitamin E
+59.4%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
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Vitamin B1
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+48.4%
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Vitamin B12
+14.1%
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Vitamin E
+59.4%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 20.72g | 28.94g |
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Fats | 7.37g | 19.17g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 155kcal | 297kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 5mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 1.92mg | 2.42mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg |
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Phosphorus | 201mg | 174mg |
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Potassium | 330mg | 231mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 47mg |
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Zinc | 4.31mg | 6.66mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.099mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 8IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.94mg | 4.105mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.35mg | 0.571mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 0.283mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.43µg | 2.13µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.19mg |
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Threonine | 0.905mg | 1.156mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 1.317mg |
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Leucine | 1.637mg | 2.302mg |
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Lysine | 1.724mg | 2.446mg |
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Methionine | 0.53mg | 0.754mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.809mg | 1.143mg |
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Valine | 1.008mg | 1.436mg |
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Histidine | 0.709mg | 0.924mg |
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Cholesterol | 62mg | 116mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.59g | 7.548g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.46g | 8.175g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.708g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
48

44

Mineral Summary Score
45

53

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
124%

174%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
34%

88%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.958g)
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.