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Table salt vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between table salt and pot roast

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in pot roast is higher than in table salt.
  • Table salt covers your daily sodium needs 1683% more than pot roast.
  • Pot roast contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2787.5%
Contains more IronIron +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more ZincZinc +6560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-998100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25850%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Pot roast DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 47mg 1683%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg 89%
Zinc 0.1mg 6.66mg 60%
Protein 0g 28.94g 58%
Selenium 0.1µg 27µg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Saturated fat 0g 7.548g 34%
Fats 0g 19.17g 29%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.105mg 26%
Iron 0.33mg 2.42mg 26%
Phosphorus 0mg 174mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.175g 20%
Choline 0mg 110.2mg 20%
Calories 0kcal 297kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.171mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.571mg 11%
Copper 0.03mg 0.099mg 8%
Potassium 8mg 231mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.059mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.708g 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.01mg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Calcium 24mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Pot roast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Table salt
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.548g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 38711mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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
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)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.