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Pot roast vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pot roast and Whey?

  • Pot roast is richer than Whey in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 77% more.
  • Pot roast has 58 times more Cholesterol than Whey. While Pot roast has 116mg of Cholesterol, Whey has only 2mg.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
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Whey
Contains more Iron +3933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +5023.1%
Contains more Copper +2375%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1321.1%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +3933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +5023.1%
Contains more Copper +2375%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1321.1%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +3304.7%
Contains more Fats +5225%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Equal in Other - 0.53
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +3304.7%
Contains more Fats +5225%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

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 Whey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Whey Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Protein 28.94g 0.85g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 0.36g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Calories 297kcal 27kcal Pot roast
Sugar 0g 5.14g Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 47mg Whey
Iron 2.42mg 0.06mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 46mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 161mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 54mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 0.13mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.004mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.001mg Pot roast
Selenium 27µg 1.9µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.036mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.158mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.074mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.383mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.031mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 1µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0.28µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.013mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.054mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.047mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.078mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.068mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.016mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.027mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.046mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.016mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 7.548g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 0.1g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.011g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
44%
Pot roast
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.318g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.