Brisket vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brisket and roast beef different?
- Brisket is higher in zinc, selenium, and choline; however, roast beef is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for roast beef is 35% higher.
- Brisket contains 6 times more saturated fat than roast beef. While brisket contains 7.305g of saturated fat, roast beef contains only 1.318g.
Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +150.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +399.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1089.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +421.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 48mg | 853mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.2mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 1.318g | 27% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 3.69g | 23% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 14.7µg | 23% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 18.62g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 51mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 1.521g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.46mg | 14% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 43.9mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 647mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 242mg | 10% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 115kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.581mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.05mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.04µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.987g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 805mg)
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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