Pot roast vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pot roast and Turkey breast
- Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pot roast is 71% higher.
- Turkey breast has 4 times less Zinc than Pot roast. Pot roast has 6.66mg of Zinc, while Turkey breast has 1.57mg.
- Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat.
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 Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.6% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
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Carbs
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Other
~1.04g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +207.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 28.94g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 7.02g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 6.66mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 110.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.638g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.