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Beefsteak raw vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and pork chop

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, pork chop has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 85% higher.
  • Pork chop has 2 times less iron than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 2mg of iron, while pork chop has 0.87mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more IronIron +129.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.489mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more FatsFats +167.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
39% 44% 17%
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 -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +902.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Pork chop DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.66µg 85%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.49mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.15mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 7.927mg 18%
Selenium 27.9µg 36.4µg 15%
Fats 5.36g 14.35g 14%
Iron 2mg 0.87mg 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.894g 11%
Saturated fat 1.875g 4.339g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.313mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 4.887g 6%
Protein 21.38g 23.72g 5%
Calories 134kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 3IU 40IU 5%
Calcium 5mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.489mg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg 4%
Phosphorus 220mg 241mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.105mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 315mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 74mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.464g)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients
  2. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.