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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.

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.
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Mars
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +576.2%
Contains more Water +2952.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 19.32
Equal in Other - 2.3
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +576.2%
Contains more Water +2952.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 19.32
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%

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 Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0g 70.4g Mars
Protein 28.94g 4.28g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0g 72.4g Mars
Calories 297kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0g 58.94g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 16mg 90mg Mars
Iron 2.42mg 0.86mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 136mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg Pot roast
Selenium 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.059mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 11.651g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.