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Broth vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and pot roast

  • Broth has more vitamin B2 and calcium, while pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1036% more than pot roast.
  • Broth contains 12 times more calcium than pot roast. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, pot roast contains only 16mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pot roast is lower.
  • Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more IronIron +135%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +7300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg
~equal in Selenium ~27µg

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.
Broth
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +610%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.571mg
~equal in Choline ~110.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-491900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2186.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Pot roast DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 47mg 1036%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.13µg 76%
Zinc 0.09mg 6.66mg 60%
Cholesterol 13mg 116mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.708g 25%
Protein 16.66g 28.94g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.171mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.43g 7.548g 19%
Calcium 187mg 16mg 17%
Iron 1.03mg 2.42mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.283mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.099mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.105mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 19mg 9%
Fats 13.88g 19.17g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.175g 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.01mg 6%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.059mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Calories 267kcal 297kcal 2%
Selenium 28µg 27µg 2%
Potassium 309mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Choline 114.6mg 110.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 166mg 174mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.571mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.51mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Pot roast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Broth
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 23828mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.118g)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.