Pot roast vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pot roast and potatoes
- Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, choline, and phosphorus; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin C.
- Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 89% more than potatoes.
- The glycemic index of potatoes 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 Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
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 | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +434.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +810.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1311.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +408650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1585.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.3mg | 58% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 2.05g | 54% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 0.4µg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 0.025g | 34% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 0.09g | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 0.002g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 1.061mg | 19% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 12.1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 57mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 425mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.295mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 0.042g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.298mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
45%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.523g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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