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Ground beef vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ground beef and Pork loin

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 82% more than Pork loin.
  • Pork loin contains 3 times less Zinc than Ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while Pork loin contains 1.74mg.
  • Pork loin has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.6%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.6%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +214.5%
Contains more Water +14.6%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +214.5%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.4%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pork loin Opinion
Protein 23.87g 19.74g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 12.58g Ground beef
Calories 241kcal 198kcal Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 18mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.79mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 166mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 241mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 73mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 5.84mg 1.74mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.056mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 19.1µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 9IU 7IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 2IU 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 7µg 1µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.53µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.923mg 0.891mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.91mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.572mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.766mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.514mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.785mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.064mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.77mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 1.173g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 6.073g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 5.61g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.34g Pork loin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Pork loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
46%
Ground beef
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.713g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin 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)
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.