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Pot roast vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pot roast and scallion

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 171% higher.
  • Scallion is lower in cholesterol.
  • Scallion has a higher glycemic index than pot roast.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +63.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1607.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +681.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +661.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11400%
Contains more FolateFolate +611.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1481.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9989.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +73.1%
~equal in Other ~0.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30177.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +856.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Scallion
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 207µg 171%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Zinc 6.66mg 0.39mg 57%
Protein 28.94g 1.83g 54%
Selenium 27µg 0.6µg 48%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Saturated fat 7.548g 0.032g 34%
Fats 19.17g 0.19g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.525mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 0.027g 20%
Phosphorus 174mg 37mg 20%
Choline 110.2mg 5.7mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.061mg 17%
Folate 9µg 64µg 14%
Calories 297kcal 32kcal 13%
Iron 2.42mg 1.48mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.075mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Calcium 16mg 72mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.074g 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.083mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.34g 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 231mg 276mg 1%
Sodium 47mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.74g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.55mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.055mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Pot roast
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.516g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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
  2. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.