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Chicken meat vs. Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken meat and Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried

  • Chicken meat is higher in Iron, yet Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 48% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat contains 2 times more Iron than Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried. While Chicken meat contains 1.26mg of Iron, Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried contains only 0.82mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.6% 33% 31% 32% 62% 121% 11% 1.3% 221%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Sodium ~86mg

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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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% 0.78% 4.4% 18% 159% 53% 197% 82% 129% 103% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +907.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
29% 8% 63%
Protein: 29.36 g
Fats: 7.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.62 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +73%
~equal in Protein ~29.36g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.62g
~equal in Other ~0.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
39% 45% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.491 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.278 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried Opinion
Calories 239kcal 196kcal Chicken meat
Protein 27.3g 29.36g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Fats 13.6g 7.86g Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 70mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin D 2IU 23IU Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Calcium 15mg 12mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 376mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Iron 1.26mg 0.82mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.095mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Zinc 1.94mg 2.26mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Phosphorus 182mg 283mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Sodium 82mg 86mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 13IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 4µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 40.5µg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.635mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.229mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 10.523mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.359mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.558mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.82µg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 0µg Chicken meat
Trans Fat 0.044g Chicken meat
Choline 65.9mg 100.7mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.058g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 3.491g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.278g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.349mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Threonine 1.128mg 1.291mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.39mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Leucine 1.986mg 2.417mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Lysine 2.223mg 2.612mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Methionine 0.726mg 0.805mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.22mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Valine 1.325mg 1.485mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Histidine 0.802mg 1.194mg Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.001g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.043g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.104g Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Chicken meat
62%
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
53%
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167887/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.