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Pork chop vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork chop and T bone steak?

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D, yet T bone steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • T bone steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 51% higher.
  • Pork chop has 13 times more Vitamin D than T bone steak. Pork chop has 40IU of Vitamin D, while T bone steak has 3IU.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +194.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Iron +310.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 68
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% 134% 15% 90% 25% 9% 128% 27% 1% 166%
Contains more Calcium +194.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Iron +310.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 68

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +759.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.4%
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 1% 3% 3% 0% 15% 63% 118% 19% 175% 6% 237% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +759.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Equal in Water - 60.6
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.6
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.159
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
44% 50% 6%
Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.6
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.159

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 T bone steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop T bone steak Opinion
Protein 23.72g 27.48g T bone steak
Fats 14.35g 11.05g Pork chop
Calories 231kcal 217kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 19mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 3.57mg T bone steak
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 241mg 210mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 280mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 68mg T bone steak
Zinc 3.15mg 4.69mg T bone steak
Copper 0.105mg 0.079mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.004mg Pork chop
Selenium 36.4µg 30.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 5IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU 3IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.057mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.27mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.292mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.307mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.758mg T bone steak
Folate 0µg 7µg T bone steak
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.89µg T bone steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg T bone steak
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.325mg T bone steak
Threonine 1.043mg 1.349mg T bone steak
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.343mg T bone steak
Leucine 1.952mg 2.46mg T bone steak
Lysine 2.109mg 2.74mg T bone steak
Methionine 0.65mg 0.762mg T bone steak
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.143mg T bone steak
Valine 1.2mg 1.421mg T bone steak
Histidine 0.965mg 1.05mg T bone steak
Cholesterol 78mg 81mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.595g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 4.6g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g T bone steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.013g T bone steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 5.159g T bone steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.583g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.002g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 0.373g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.02g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g T bone steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop T bone steak
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
53%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
60%
T bone steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
T bone steak
T bone steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.