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Pot roast vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pot roast and macaroon

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and choline; however, macaroon has more fiber and copper.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% more.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index than pot roast.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more IronIron +195.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +812.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1765.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1111%
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +858.3%
Contains more WaterWater +351.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.71g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +407.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Saturated fat 7.548g 20.099g 57%
Zinc 6.66mg 0.73mg 54%
Protein 28.94g 3.02g 52%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Selenium 27µg 6.8µg 37%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.22mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Iron 2.42mg 0.82mg 20%
Carbs 0g 61.22g 20%
Copper 0.099mg 0.269mg 19%
Choline 110.2mg 9.1mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 1.61g 16%
Phosphorus 174mg 68mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.096mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.06mg 9%
Sodium 47mg 241mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 460kcal 8%
Fats 19.17g 22.55g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.02mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 123mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.81g 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 45.16g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.