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Pot roast vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pot roast and Falafel

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Falafel has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 89% higher.

The 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 Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
3
:
7
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +344%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains more Copper +160.6%
Contains more Manganese +6810%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +344%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains more Copper +160.6%
Contains more Manganese +6810%

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
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
3
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.8
Equal in Other - 2.43
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.8
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
0
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.6%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 28.94g 13.31g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 17.8g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 297kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 16mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.42mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 19mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 174mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 231mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 47mg 294mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 1.5mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.01mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 27µg 1µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.166mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 1.044mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.292mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.125mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.134mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.492mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.567mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.944mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.856mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.187mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.707mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.562mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.364mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 7.548g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.165g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel 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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.