Pot roast vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pot roast and tempeh?
- Pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in tempeh is lower.
- The glycemic index of pot roast is lower.
We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Tempeh types 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +484.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +326.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +593.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +507.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.08µg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 1.3mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.56mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.14mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 0µg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 4.3g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 2.539g | 23% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Protein | 28.94g | 20.29g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.358mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 266mg | 13% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 10.8g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 3.205g | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 2.64mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.278mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.215mg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 192kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 412mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 2.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)