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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 has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pot roast is 89% higher.

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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
4
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6
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Potassium +451.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +209.1%
Contains more Manganese +4300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Potassium +451.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +209.1%
Contains more Manganese +4300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165

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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
4
:
7
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827
Pot roast
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%
Potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
3
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Protein +313.4%
Contains more Water +2631.6%
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.6
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Potato chips
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 Protein +313.4%
Contains more Water +2631.6%
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
1
:
2
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1618.9%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 28.94g 7g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 0g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 297kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0g 0.22g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 16mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 2.42mg 1.63mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 174mg 165mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 47mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 6.66mg 1.09mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.01mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 27µg 8.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3.827mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.402mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 9µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.108mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.253mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.419mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.424mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.11mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.31mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.392mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 7.548g 10.96g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
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.
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. 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.