Pot roast vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pot roast and tuna salad
- Pot roast has more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while tuna salad has more selenium and vitamin B3.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for zinc is 55% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 9 times less cholesterol than pot roast. Pot roast contains 116mg of cholesterol, while tuna salad contains 13mg.
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 Fish, tuna salad.
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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 | +29.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +142% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1089.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +90.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +107% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +482.2% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Zinc | 6.66mg | 0.56mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 1.2µg | 39% |
Cholesterol | 116mg | 13mg | 34% |
Saturated fat | 7.548g | 1.544g | 27% |
Selenium | 27µg | 41.2µg | 26% |
Protein | 28.94g | 16.04g | 26% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 4.122g | 23% |
Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
Iron | 2.42mg | 1mg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.081mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 6.7mg | 16% |
Fats | 19.17g | 9.26g | 15% |
Sodium | 47mg | 402mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.175g | 2.887g | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
Calories | 297kcal | 187kcal | 6% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.145mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
Potassium | 231mg | 178mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 174mg | 178mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
Magnesium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.436mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
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 ($)