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Pot roast vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pot roast and Hamburger

  • Pot roast has more Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while Hamburger has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pot roast covers your daily need of Zinc 34% more than Hamburger.
  • Pot roast contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Hamburger. While Pot roast contains 116mg of Cholesterol, Hamburger contains only 47mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Manganese +2070%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Manganese +2070%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +522.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.79
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%

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 Hamburger
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 Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 28.94g 17.08g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 14.36g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 297kcal 295kcal Pot roast
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0g 4.15g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 16mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.42mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 174mg 136mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 226mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 414mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 2.87mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.091mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.31mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.203mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.44µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 1.156mg 0.666mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.716mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.319mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.226mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.37mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.677mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.823mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.505mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 5.495g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.38g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.452g)
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

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.