Pot roast vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pot roast and beef broiled
- Pot roast has more selenium and choline, while beef broiled has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 21% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef broiled is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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 CopperCopper | +16.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
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 EVitamin E | +325% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +33.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.9% |
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 price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.64µg | 21% |
Selenium | 27µg | 21.5µg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 116mg | 88mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.382mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 7.548g | 5.895g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 5.378mg | 8% |
Fats | 19.17g | 15.41g | 6% |
Protein | 28.94g | 25.93g | 6% |
Choline | 110.2mg | 82.4mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 6.668g | 4% |
Potassium | 231mg | 318mg | 3% |
Zinc | 6.66mg | 6.31mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 174mg | 198mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.658mg | 2% |
Calories | 297kcal | 250kcal | 2% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
Iron | 2.42mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 0.484g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Sodium | 47mg | 72mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.572g | N/A | |
Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.436mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
45%

51%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef broiled 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 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.