Pot roast vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pot roast and lamb loin different?
- Pot roast is richer in zinc and vitamin B6, while lamb loin is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Pot roast covers your daily need for zinc, 30% more than lamb loin.
- Pot roast contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. Pot roast contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
- Lamb loin is lower in cholesterol.
Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +161.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 3.41mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 7.1mg | 19% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 22.55g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 10.24g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1.87g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 95mg | 7% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 23.59g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 2.12mg | 4% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 88.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 9.68g | 4% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 24.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.21µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 309kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 246mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.692g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.