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Pot roast vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pot roast and Chestnut

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chestnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pot roast is 89% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
4
:
6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +2564%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Copper +376.8%
Contains more Manganese +8440%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +2564%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Copper +376.8%
Contains more Manganese +8440%

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
8
:
4
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
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%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
3
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +1347%
Contains more Fats +1289.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Equal in Other - 0.71
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +1347%
Contains more Fats +1289.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Equal in Other - 0.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 28.94g 2g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 1.38g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 297kcal 131kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 2.42mg 1.73mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 174mg 99mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 47mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 6.66mg 0.25mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.01mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.104mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.731mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.316mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.233mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.022mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.071mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.079mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.118mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.118mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.047mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.084mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.112mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.055mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 7.548g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 0.476g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.545g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.288g)
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.

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.