Beefsteak vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beefsteak and pork chop
- Beefsteak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and choline; however, pork chop has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork chop is 34% higher.
- Pork chop has 2 times less vitamin B12 than beefsteak. Beefsteak has 1.38µg of vitamin B12, while pork chop has 0.66µg.
- Pork chop is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +528.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Fats
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Water
~61.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.49mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.66µg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.15mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 36.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.313mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 1.104mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 1.894g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.951g | 4.339g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.489mg | 7% |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 67.5mg | 6% |
| Protein | 26.72g | 23.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 7.927mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.298g | 4.887g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 231kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.11g | 14.35g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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.