Pot roast vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pot roast and tofu
- Pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese.
- Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 89% more than tofu.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.
Specific 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 Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +90.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +732.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2087.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5950% |
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 | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2005.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +739.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +502.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +282.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +301% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +674.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.8mg | 53% |
| Protein | 28.94g | 8.08g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.42mg | 5.36mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 8.9µg | 33% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 350mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 7.548g | 0.691g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.605mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 0.195mg | 24% |
| Fats | 19.17g | 4.78g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 1.056g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.047mg | 18% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 28.8mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 2.699g | 13% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 76kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 97mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.068mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.193mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.052mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.221mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.857g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
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 ($)
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.