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Pot roast vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pot roast and Chocolate

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 103% more than Pot roast.
  • Chocolate contains 15 times less Cholesterol than Pot roast. Pot roast contains 116mg of Cholesterol, while Chocolate contains 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 Zinc +231.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Copper +938.4%
Contains more Manganese +14090%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Zinc +231.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Copper +938.4%
Contains more Manganese +14090%

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 B1 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +493%
Contains more Water +5250.5%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.7
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +493%
Contains more Water +5250.5%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 28.94g 4.88g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 0g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 297kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 16mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.42mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 19mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 174mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 231mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 47mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 6.66mg 2.01mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.01mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 27µg 3µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.025mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.05mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.725mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.297mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.042mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0.23µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 18.519g Pot roast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.