Pasta vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and pot roast?
- Pasta is higher in folate and vitamin B1, yet pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
- Pasta has 7 times more folate than pot roast. While pasta has 64µg of folate, pot roast has only 9µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pasta is lower.
- The glycemic index of pot roast is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2140% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +862.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +112.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1089.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.2% |
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 | +254.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +212% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +732.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1421.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-3200% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1725.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6492.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
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 |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.13µg | 83% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 6.66mg | 55% |
Selenium | 27µg | 49% | |
Protein | 5.15g | 28.94g | 48% |
Saturated fat | 0.15g | 7.548g | 34% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 116mg | 28% |
Fats | 1.05g | 19.17g | 28% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 8.175g | 20% |
Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.283mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.105mg | 19% |
Iron | 1.14mg | 2.42mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 63mg | 174mg | 16% |
Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.059mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.571mg | 8% |
Calories | 131kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
Potassium | 24mg | 231mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.708g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Sodium | 6mg | 47mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.093mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.348mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.217mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.103mg | 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
15%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

57%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?

Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.398g)