Egg vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Egg and Pork
- Egg has more Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 214% higher.
- Pork contains 75 times less Vitamin A than Egg. Egg contains 149µg of Vitamin A, while Pork contains 2µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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 CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2639.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +255.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7770.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.87mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg | 1.067mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.963g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.