Pork vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pork and Pork loin
- Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D than Pork loin.
- Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% more.
- Pork contains 3 times more Vitamin D than Pork loin. Pork contains 53IU of Vitamin D, while Pork loin contains 21IU.
- Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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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Iron
+10.1%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.9%
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Potassium
+18.8%
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Zinc
+37.4%
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Copper
+30.4%
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Selenium
+36.4%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Manganese
+22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.79
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Iron
+10.1%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.9%
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Potassium
+18.8%
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Zinc
+37.4%
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Copper
+30.4%
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Selenium
+36.4%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Manganese
+22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.79
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 E
+38.1%
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Vitamin D
+160%
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Vitamin B2
+29.4%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+32.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.901
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.472
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Vitamin E
+38.1%
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Vitamin D
+160%
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Vitamin B2
+29.4%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+32.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.901
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.472
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+38.4%
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Fats
+10.7%
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Other
+17.1%
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Water
+15.6%
Equal in Fats - 12.58
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Protein
+38.4%
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Fats
+10.7%
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+17.1%
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Water
+15.6%
Equal in Fats - 12.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.3%
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Saturated Fat
-16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.61
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.3%
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Saturated Fat
-16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.61
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.32g | 19.74g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 12.58g |
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| Calories | 242kcal | 198kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.79mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 197mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 356mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 50mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.056mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 33.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 7IU | |
| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.901mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.58mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.723mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.472mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.53µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.891mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.91mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.514mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.785mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.064mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.77mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 4.36g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 5.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.34g |
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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
56%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork 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.