Pot roast vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pot roast and ricotta different?
- Pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and choline; however, ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pot roast is 75% higher.
- Pot roast contains 39 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. While pot roast contains 4.105mg of vitamin B3, ricotta contains only 0.104mg.
- Ricotta has less cholesterol.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index (0) than ricotta (27).
Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +536.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +371.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +474.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1193.8% |
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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3847.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +558.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +526.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +529.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |
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Saturated fat
~8.295g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.34µg | 75% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.16mg | 50% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 11.26g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 0.104mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 14.5µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 51mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.043mg | 18% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 17.5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 3.627g | 11% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 12.98g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 174kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 8.295g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 0.385g | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 158mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.195mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 10IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.459mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins