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Pork chop vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork chop and Game

  • Pork chop has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Game has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Game is 235% higher.
  • Game has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Pork chop. Pork chop has 4.339g of Saturated Fat, while Game has 0.95g.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Game meat, deer, 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.
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Game
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +275.3%
Contains more Iron +290.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +141%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +275.3%
Contains more Iron +290.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +141%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Equal in Potassium - 318

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +856.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
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% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +856.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +493%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +493%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Game Opinion
Protein 23.72g 22.96g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 2.42g Pork chop
Calories 231kcal 120kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 5mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 241mg 202mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 318mg Game
Sodium 74mg 51mg Game
Zinc 3.15mg 2.09mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.01mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 36.4µg 9.7µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.2mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.22mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.37mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.37mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 4µg Game
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.908mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.951mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 2.006mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.566mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.937mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.073mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Game
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.67g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.47g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Game
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
53%
Pork chop
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.