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Pot roast vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pot roast and Flax

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, while Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 132% more than Pot roast.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flax is lower.

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 Seeds, flaxseed.

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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.
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Flax
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1963.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +269%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +24720%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1963.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +269%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +24720%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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.
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Flax
Contains more Vitamin E +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +645.7%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.71
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +645.7%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3957.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.527
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3957.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.527

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 Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 28.94g 18.29g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 297kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 16mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.42mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 19mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 174mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 231mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 47mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 6.66mg 4.34mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.01mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 27µg 25.4µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.31mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.161mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3.08mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 9µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 1.156mg 0.766mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.896mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.235mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.862mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.37mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.957mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.072mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.472mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 7.548g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 7.527g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.