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Brisket vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket and Pork chop?

  • Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Iron than Pork chop. Brisket has 2.43mg of Iron, while Pork chop has 0.87mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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 IronIron +179.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +730.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Pork chop Opinion
Calories 289kcal 231kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 23.72g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 14.35g Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 78mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Pork chop
Calcium 16mg 56mg Pork chop
Potassium 232mg 315mg Pork chop
Iron 2.43mg 0.87mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Zinc 6.69mg 3.15mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 241mg Pork chop
Sodium 48mg 74mg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.21mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.01mg
Selenium 27.1µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.66µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 0µg Brisket
Trans Fat 0.066g Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 67.5mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 4.339g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 4.887g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.894g Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.101mg 1.043mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.123mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.952mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 2.109mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.65mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.985mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.2mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Brisket
52%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.