Pot roast vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pot roast and Chicken thigh
- Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Pot roast covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 75% more than Chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Pot roast. Pot roast has 7.548g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh has 2.78g.
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 Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.18g
~equal in
Other
~1.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 28.94g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 8IU | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Choline | 110.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.