Ground chicken vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground chicken and pot roast?
- Ground chicken is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B2, yet pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Ground chicken has 3 times more potassium than pot roast. Ground chicken has 677mg of potassium, while pot roast has 231mg.
- Ground chicken contains less saturated fat.
We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.8% |
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 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +317.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-8900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
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 | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.13µg | 68% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 6.66mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 27µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 7.548g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.283mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 2.42mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 4.105mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.571mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.92g | 19.17g | 13% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 231mg | 13% |
| Protein | 23.28g | 28.94g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Choline | 59mg | 110.2mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 0.708g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 174mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 8.175g | 8% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
42%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.438g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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