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Pot roast vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pot roast and summer sausage

  • Pot roast has more zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while summer sausage has more vitamin A and vitamin B1.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 62% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 4 times less selenium than pot roast. Pot roast contains 27µg of selenium, while summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in summer sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +196%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +406.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
~equal in Iron ~2.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more FatsFats +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.6%

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 47mg 1483mg 62%
Zinc 6.66mg 2.25mg 40%
Selenium 27µg 7.5µg 35%
Fats 19.17g 37.91g 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Choline 110.2mg 20%
Protein 28.94g 19.43g 19%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.73µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.249mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 3.02g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 13.68g 14%
Saturated fat 7.548g 10.47g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg 12%
Cholesterol 116mg 89mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 2.9mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 81mg 7%
Calories 297kcal 426kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.76mg 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Iron 2.42mg 2.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Phosphorus 174mg 178mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 12IU 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 13mg 1%
Potassium 231mg 206mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.16mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Pot roast
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.922g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.