Pork loin vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork loin and Pork chop
- Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Pork chop.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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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Potassium
+13%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Calcium
+211.1%
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Iron
+10.1%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Zinc
+81%
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Copper
+87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 36.4
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Potassium
+13%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Calcium
+211.1%
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Iron
+10.1%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Zinc
+81%
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Copper
+87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 36.4
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+83.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+114.3%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+26.2%
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Vitamin B3
+73.1%
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Vitamin B5
+52.7%
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Vitamin B12
+24.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+83.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+114.3%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+26.2%
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Vitamin B3
+73.1%
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Vitamin B5
+52.7%
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Vitamin B12
+24.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+58.3%
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Protein
+20.2%
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Fats
+14.1%
Equal in Water - 61.45
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+58.3%
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Protein
+20.2%
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Fats
+14.1%
Equal in Water - 61.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.339
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.339
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.74g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 12.58g | 14.35g |
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| Calories | 198kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 197mg | 241mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 1.74mg | 3.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 33.2µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.21mg | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.489mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.66µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 0.891mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.965mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 78mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.36g | 4.339g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.61g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.894g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop 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)