Pot roast vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pot roast and merlot
- Merlot has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 89% more than merlot.
- Merlot contains 135 times less selenium than pot roast. Pot roast contains 27µg of selenium, while merlot contains 0.2µg.
- The glycemic index of merlot 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 Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4657.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +656.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1220% |
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 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +451.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1732.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1803.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +396.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41242.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.8% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.14mg | 59% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 0.07g | 58% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 0.2µg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 34% | |
| Fats | 19.17g | 0g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.46mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 0.224mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 20% | |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.057mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.03mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.031mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 83kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.011mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.132mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 231mg | 127mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.51g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | 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 - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.548g)