Ground turkey vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground turkey and pot roast different?
- Ground turkey is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and selenium; however, pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pot roast is 33% higher.
- Ground turkey contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than pot roast. While ground turkey contains 0.633mg of vitamin B6, pot roast contains only 0.283mg.
- Ground turkey has less cholesterol.
Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
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Protein
~28.94g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 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 | -64.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 2.13µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 6.66mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 4.105mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.283mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 7.548g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.708g | 15% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 19.17g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 8.175g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.571mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.42mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 174mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 110.2mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 28.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 231mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 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
52%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.879g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.