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Quinoa vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quinoa and Pot roast

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, however, Pot roast is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pot roast covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 89% more than Quinoa.
  • Pot roast has 63 times less Manganese than Quinoa. Quinoa has 0.631mg of Manganese, while Pot roast has 0.01mg.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
5
:
5
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +6210%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +6210%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
4
:
7
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Pot roast
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
2
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Protein +557.7%
Contains more Fats +898.4%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Protein +557.7%
Contains more Fats +898.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
1
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.3%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Pot roast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Pot roast Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 0g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 1.92g 19.17g Pot roast
Carbs 21.3g 0g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0g Pot roast
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 16mg Quinoa
Iron 1.49mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 172mg 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 7mg 47mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.192mg 0.099mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.01mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.51mg Quinoa
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.059mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 42µg 9µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.131mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.157mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 0.261mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.239mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.096mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.185mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.127mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 7.548g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.708g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Pot roast
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
11%
Quinoa
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.317g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.