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Pot roast vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pot roast and Carrot?

  • Pot roast is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carrot is lower.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Carrots, raw types in this article.

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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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +26900%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +1330%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +26900%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +1330%

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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
6
:
6
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Pot roast
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +3011.8%
Contains more Fats +7887.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Other - 0.96
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +3011.8%
Contains more Fats +7887.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58292.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58292.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 28.94g 0.93g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 0.24g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 297kcal 41kcal Pot roast
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0g 4.74g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 16mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 2.42mg 0.3mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 35mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 47mg 69mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 0.24mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.045mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 27µg 0.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.058mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.983mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.273mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.138mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.012mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.191mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.077mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.102mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.101mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.02mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.061mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.069mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.04mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 7.548g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 0.014g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.117g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.511g)
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.

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.