Beef sirloin vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef sirloin and pork chop?
- Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, choline, and vitamin B3, yet pork chop is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than pork chop. Beef sirloin has 1.47µg of Vitamin B12, while pork chop has 0.66µg.
- Beef sirloin contains less saturated Fat.
We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +456.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~61.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +923.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Calories | 177kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 30.8g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 5.03g | 14.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.92mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 253mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 66mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 38.9µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 117.3mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.915g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.006g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin 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.