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

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A recap on differences between Pork loin and Ground beef

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 82% more than Pork loin.
  • Ground beef contains 18 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork loin. Pork loin contains 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground beef contains 0.051mg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 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%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.6%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
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%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.6%
Contains more Copper +41.1%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%
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% 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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Ground beef
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 Pork loin Ground beef Opinion
Protein 19.74g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 12.58g 15.37g Ground beef
Calories 198kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 18mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.79mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 166mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 241mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 73mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.056mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg 19.1µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 2IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.051mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.171mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.026mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.512mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.311mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.121mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.572mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.766mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.514mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.064mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.77mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 63mg 88mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 1.173g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 6.073g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.408g 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
Pork loin Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
50%
Ground beef

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