Pot roast vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pot roast and mars
- Pot roast has more iron; however, mars is higher in fiber and calcium.
- Pot roast covers your daily cholesterol needs 35% more than mars.
- Mars contains 3 times less iron than pot roast. Pot roast contains 2.42mg of iron, while mars contains 0.86mg.
- Mars has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +462.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +576.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2952.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~19.32g
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Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 89% | |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 61% | |
| Protein | 28.94g | 4.28g | 49% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 49% | |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 12mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 72.4g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 20% | |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.86mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 11.651g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 475kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 47mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 19.17g | 19.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)