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Duck meat vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Duck meat and Pork chop

  • Duck meat is richer in Iron, and Copper, while Pork chop is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Pork chop covers your daily Selenium needs 30% more than Duck meat.
  • Duck meat has 3 times more Iron than Pork chop. Duck meat has 2.7mg of Iron, while Pork chop has 0.87mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +82%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +70.8%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +18.5%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +70.8%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat 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 Duck meat Pork chop Opinion
Protein 18.99g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 28.35g 14.35g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 231kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 2.7mg 0.87mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 156mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 204mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 59mg 74mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.227mg 0.105mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 210IU 15IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 4µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.21mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 6µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 5.1µg 0µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.773mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.465mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.486mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.475mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.938mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.462mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 84mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 4.339g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 4.887g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.894g Duck meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Duck meat Pork chop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
32%
Duck meat
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.331g)
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?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.