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 CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.5% |
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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~48.37g
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Other
~3.13g
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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 28.94g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 24.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 331mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 4.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.46µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 110.2mg | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.818mg |
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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
45%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.172g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)