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Pot roast vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pot roast and candy bar

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11747% more than pot roast.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.

Specific 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 Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +149.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +474.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12330%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +703.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53963.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3143.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1404.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 153mg 11747%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Copper 0.099mg 0.774mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 10.65g 66%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.243mg 54%
Selenium 27µg 4.7µg 41%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Protein 28.94g 15.5g 27%
Zinc 6.66mg 3.94mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 4.1mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 7.922mg 24%
Fats 19.17g 33.7g 22%
Magnesium 19mg 110mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 16.721g 21%
Phosphorus 174mg 308mg 19%
Iron 2.42mg 0.97mg 18%
Folate 9µg 75µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Choline 110.2mg 29.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 7.548g 4.678g 13%
Calories 297kcal 522kcal 11%
Calcium 16mg 78mg 6%
Sodium 47mg 156mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.83mg 5%
Potassium 231mg 407mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Pot roast
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.