Pot roast vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pot roast and ground chicken?
- Pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron, yet ground chicken is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Pot roast has 3 times more zinc than ground chicken. Pot roast has 6.66mg of zinc, while ground chicken has 1.92mg.
- Ground chicken contains less saturated fat.
We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +317.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.51µg | 68% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.92mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 14.3µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 3.11g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.538mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.93mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 7.107mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 1.327mg | 15% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 10.92g | 13% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 677mg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 23.28g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.302mg | 10% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 2.08g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 234mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 4.879g | 8% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 189kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.438g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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