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Pot roast vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pot roast and Beef tenderloin

  • Pot roast has more Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Zinc is 24% more.
  • Pot roast has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. Pot roast has 0.571mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +28.3%
Equal in Water - 48.37
Equal in Other - 3.13
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +28.3%
Equal in Water - 48.37
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pot roast Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 28.94g 23.9g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 297kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 16mg 9mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 174mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 231mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 47mg 57mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 4.03mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 27µg 22.9µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.25mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.25mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 8µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.156mg 1.044mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 1.075mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.889mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.989mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.612mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.933mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.163mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.818mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 7.548g 9.72g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Pot roast
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.172g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.