Steak vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between steak and pot roast
- The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat in steak is higher than in pot roast.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 17% more than pot roast.
- Pot roast has 2 times less vitamin B2 than steak. Steak has 0.301mg of vitamin B2, while pot roast has 0.171mg.
- Pot roast contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +-5500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
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Fats
~19.17g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~51.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 28.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.105mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 7.548g | 4% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.13µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 8.175g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 174mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.708g | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 19.17g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.42mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.