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Pot roast vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pot roast and sunflower seeds different?

  • Pot roast is higher in vitamin B12; however, sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 231% higher.
  • Pot roast has a lower glycemic index (0) than sunflower seeds (20).

Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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.
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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1610.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.2%
Contains more IronIron +116.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.3%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6796.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2422.2%

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more WaterWater +997.3%
Contains more FatsFats +168.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.03g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3167.9%

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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.51mg 35.17mg 231%
Copper 0.099mg 1.8mg 189%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 23.137g 150%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 1.48mg 118%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.95mg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 1.345mg 82%
Magnesium 19mg 325mg 73%
Phosphorus 174mg 660mg 69%
Folate 9µg 227µg 55%
Fats 19.17g 51.46g 50%
Selenium 27µg 53µg 47%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Iron 2.42mg 5.25mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 8.335mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 18.528g 26%
Protein 28.94g 20.78g 16%
Zinc 6.66mg 5mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.355mg 14%
Saturated fat 7.548g 4.455g 14%
Calories 297kcal 584kcal 14%
Potassium 231mg 645mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 1.13mg 11%
Choline 110.2mg 55.1mg 10%
Carbs 0g 20g 7%
Calcium 16mg 78mg 6%
Sodium 47mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.093g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.