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.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.
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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +331.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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~17.8g
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~2.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.5mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 1µg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 13.31g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.691mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 2.383g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 4.16g | 23% |
| Folate | 9µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 1.044mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.258mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 82mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 3.42mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.125mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 294mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 585mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.292mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 10.171g | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 192mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 333kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 17.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.165g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals