Pot roast vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pot roast and pound cake
- Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, while pound cake has more vitamin B1.
- Pot roast covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 74% more than pound cake.
- Pot roast contains 15 times more zinc than pound cake. While pot roast contains 6.66mg of zinc, pound cake contains only 0.43mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pound cake is lower.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1448.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +491.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +478.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.36µg | 74% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.43mg | 57% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 5g | 48% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.036mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 3.419g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 66mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 1.615mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 3.02g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 4.811g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 65.6mg | 8% |
| Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 13.96g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 34IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.737g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.