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Pot roast vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pot roast and fast food

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, and choline; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than fast food.
  • Fast food has 4 times less cholesterol than pot roast. Pot roast has 116mg of cholesterol, while fast food has 33mg.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.

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 Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3470%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.2%
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0.89µg 52%
Zinc 6.66mg 2.52mg 38%
Cholesterol 116mg 33mg 28%
Protein 28.94g 16.52g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.317mg 22%
Folate 9µg 80µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.363mg 15%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.357mg 15%
Choline 110.2mg 34.4mg 14%
Saturated fat 7.548g 4.493g 14%
Sodium 47mg 331mg 12%
Selenium 27µg 20.3µg 12%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Fats 19.17g 12.01g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 5.617mg 9%
Iron 2.42mg 3.06mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 4.835g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Phosphorus 174mg 134mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.68g 6%
Calcium 16mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.212mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Copper 0.099mg 0.121mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 231mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU 1%
Calories 297kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Fast food
Low Calories diet Equal
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.055g)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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