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Pot roast vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pot roast and potato chips

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pot roast is 89% higher.
  • Potato chips have 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 Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +511%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4300%
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1127.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2631.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1618.9%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 12.17g 76%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg 57%
Zinc 6.66mg 1.09mg 51%
Protein 28.94g 7g 44%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Selenium 27µg 8.1µg 34%
Potassium 231mg 1275mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.66mg 29%
Fats 19.17g 34.6g 24%
Copper 0.099mg 0.306mg 23%
Histidine 0.924mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.44mg 19%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.1µg 17%
Saturated fat 7.548g 10.96g 16%
Choline 110.2mg 37.5mg 13%
Calories 297kcal 536kcal 12%
Magnesium 19mg 67mg 11%
Iron 2.42mg 1.63mg 10%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.167mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 9.84g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.402mg 3%
Sodium 47mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.197mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3.827mg 2%
Phosphorus 174mg 165mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $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.
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.