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Pork chop vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork chop and Lamb

  • Pork chop has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 79% more.
  • Pork chop contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb. Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb contains 0.1mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 72
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 72

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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3
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Other +70.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Other +70.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%

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 Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb Opinion
Protein 23.72g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 14.35g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 231kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 56mg 17mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 241mg 188mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 310mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.15mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.105mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 36.4µg 26.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU 2IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.25mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.66mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.66mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.13mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.043mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.952mg 1.908mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.65mg 0.629mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.2mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.965mg 0.777mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb
Saturated Fat 4.339g 8.83g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.51g 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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.