Pot roast vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pot roast and brisket raw?
- Pot roast is richer in zinc, selenium, and iron, yet brisket raw is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% higher.
- Pot roast has 2 times more cholesterol than brisket raw. Pot roast has 116mg of cholesterol, while brisket raw has 62mg.
- Brisket raw contains less saturated fat.
We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +220% |
Contains more IronIron | +26% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
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 | +59.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +27.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.1% |
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:
20.72 g
Fats:
7.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.29 g
Other:
1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +160.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Other
~1.62g
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
2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 7.548g | 2.59g | 23% |
Zinc | 6.66mg | 4.31mg | 21% |
Selenium | 27µg | 16.4µg | 19% |
Fats | 19.17g | 7.37g | 18% |
Cholesterol | 116mg | 62mg | 18% |
Protein | 28.94g | 20.72g | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.43µg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 3.46g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
Calories | 297kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
Iron | 2.42mg | 1.92mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
Choline | 110.2mg | 86.5mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 174mg | 201mg | 4% |
Potassium | 231mg | 330mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 0.23g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 3.94mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
Sodium | 47mg | 79mg | 1% |
Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.905mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.637mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.724mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.436mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
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%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%

45%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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

Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.958g)
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 minerals?
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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.