Caramel vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between caramel and pot roast?
- Caramel is higher in calcium, yet pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B6.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 76% more.
- Caramel has 9 times more calcium than pot roast. While caramel has 138mg of calcium, pot roast has only 16mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in caramel is lower.
- The glycemic index of pot roast is lower.
We used Candies, caramels and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types 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 | +762.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1628.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1413.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2673.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +610% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1277.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-18100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +529.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +510.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +391.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +430.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.13µg | 76% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 6.66mg | 57% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 28.94g | 49% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 27µg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 116mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.42mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 77g | 0g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 4.105mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 7.548g | 23% |
| Choline | 8mg | 110.2mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.708g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 8.175g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 19.17g | 17% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.099mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 174mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.171mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 297kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.571mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
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
19%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.072g)
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.