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

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Summary of differences between Pork loin and Ground chicken

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 65% more than Ground chicken.
  • Pork loin contains 2 times more Selenium than Ground chicken. While Pork loin contains 33.2µg of Selenium, Ground chicken contains only 14.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 +125%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.51
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Water - 64.92
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 19.74g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 12.58g 10.92g Pork loin
Calories 198kcal 189kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 8mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 0.93mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 197mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 356mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 50mg 75mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.056mg 0.062mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 33.2µg 14.3µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.121mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 1µg 2µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.51µg Pork loin
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.196mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.572mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.766mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.514mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.064mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.77mg 0.706mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 107mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.087g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 4.879g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Ground chicken
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
51%
Pork loin
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.