Turkey breast vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey breast and Pot roast
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pot roast is 71% higher.
- Pot roast has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Turkey breast. Turkey breast has 1.66g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pot roast has 0.708g.
- Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| 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% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +407.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-10500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +207.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 28.94g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 19.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 6.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 110.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 7.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 8.175g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.708g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.924mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
27%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
57%
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.