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Brisket vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket and Pork loin?

  • Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Choline, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 70% higher.
  • Brisket has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Pork loin. Brisket has 2.12µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork loin has 0.53µg.
  • Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +207.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.5%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.4%

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more FatsFats +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
~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% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.8%

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 loin
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 loin Opinion
Calories 289kcal 198kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 19.74g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 12.58g Brisket
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 106mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 16mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 232mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 2.43mg 0.79mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.056mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 1.74mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 48mg 50mg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.21mg Brisket
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 27.1µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.53µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 1µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 69.7mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 5.61g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.34g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 1.101mg 0.891mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.91mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.572mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.766mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.514mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.785mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.064mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.77mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.945g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.