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Pot roast vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pot roast and tarragon

  • Pot roast has more vitamin B12; however, tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 374% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1726.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7018.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1207.4%
Contains more IronIron +1234.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79570%

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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +683%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2944.4%

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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +164.8%
Contains more WaterWater +570.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~12.03g

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
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1624.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +422.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 2.42mg 32.3mg 374%
Manganese 0.01mg 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 2.41mg 164%
Calcium 16mg 1139mg 112%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.339mg 90%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Potassium 231mg 3020mg 82%
Magnesium 19mg 347mg 78%
Folate 9µg 274µg 66%
Copper 0.099mg 0.677mg 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Selenium 27µg 4.4µg 41%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 8.95mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Saturated fat 7.548g 1.881g 26%
Zinc 6.66mg 3.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Phosphorus 174mg 313mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 3.698g 20%
Choline 110.2mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 0.474g 19%
Fats 19.17g 7.24g 18%
Carbs 0g 50.22g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.251mg 16%
Protein 28.94g 22.77g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Sodium 47mg 62mg 1%
Calories 297kcal 295kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.