Pot roast vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pot roast and broth
- Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and copper, while broth has more vitamin B2 and calcium.
- Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1036% more than pot roast.
- The amount of cholesterol in broth is lower.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.
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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 IronIron | +135% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1068.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2186.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 267kcal |
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| Protein | 28.94g | 16.66g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 13.88g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 18.01g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 18.01g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 56mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 309mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.03mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 17.36g |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 23875mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 2.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 32µg |
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| Choline | 110.2mg | 114.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 3.43g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 5.36g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 4.48g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
45%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
352%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 23828mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.