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Pot roast vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pot roast and Brussels sprout

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline, while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brussels sprout 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 Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +1587.5%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Manganese +3270%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +1587.5%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Manganese +3270%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9733.3%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +756.2%
Contains more Fats +6290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.7%
Equal in Other - 1.37
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +756.2%
Contains more Fats +6290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.7%
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35443.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21510.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35443.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21510.2%

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 Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 28.94g 3.38g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 0.3g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 297kcal 43kcal Pot roast
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0g 2.2g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 16mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 2.42mg 1.4mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 174mg 69mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 47mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 6.66mg 0.42mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 27µg 1.6µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.09mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.745mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.309mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.219mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.037mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.12mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.132mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.152mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.154mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.032mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.098mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.155mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.076mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 7.548g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 0.023g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 153g Brussels sprout

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Pot roast Brussels sprout
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.486g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.