Fast food vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and pork chop?
- Fast food is higher in iron, folate, and manganese, yet pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork chop is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3470% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.3% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
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Saturated fat
~4.339g
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.887g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 36.4µg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.87mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.489mg | 21% |
| Folate | 80µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 78mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 241mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 7.927mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 23.72g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.49mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.104mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.66µg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 67.5mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 3.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 40IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.313mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 14.35g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 231kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 315mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.105mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.339g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.894g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 4.887g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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