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Chicken soup vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken soup and pork chop

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2 than chicken soup.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 62% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken soup is 52, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1554.5%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +701.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +633.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +841.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1095.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +739.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +789.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 2.2µg 36.4µg 62%
Protein 2.52g 23.72g 42%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 7.927mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.49mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.489mg 33%
Phosphorus 27mg 241mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Zinc 0.14mg 3.15mg 27%
Cholesterol 3mg 78mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Fats 1.2g 14.35g 20%
Saturated fat 0.321g 4.339g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.313mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.894g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 4.887g 11%
Choline 9.2mg 67.5mg 11%
Calories 36kcal 231kcal 10%
Iron 0.21mg 0.87mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.105mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 3mg 56mg 5%
Magnesium 4mg 20mg 4%
Sodium 143mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.21mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 3.53g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Chicken soup
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.