Gratin vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between gratin and pot roast?
- Gratin is richer in vitamin C and calcium, yet pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
- Pot roast contains less sodium.
We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +643.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1510% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +865.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-20900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +280.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.13µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6.66mg | 54% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 28.94g | 48% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 27µg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 116mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.42mg | 22% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 4.105mg | 19% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 19.17g | 18% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 47mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 8.175g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 7.548g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 174mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.283mg | 8% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 231mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.571mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.708g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 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
14%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.