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Pot roast vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pot roast and Shortbread

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Pot roast covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 89% more than Shortbread.

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 Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +1259.2%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +3830%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +1259.2%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +3830%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +438.9%
Contains more Water +1341.7%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.03
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +438.9%
Contains more Water +1341.7%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 0g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 28.94g 5.37g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 0g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 297kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0g 21.65g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 16mg 13mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 66mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 88mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 353mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 0.49mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.09mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 27µg 6.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3.275mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.321mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.071mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 8.105g Pot roast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 6.708g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.