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Fettuccine vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fettuccine and pork chop

  • Fettuccine has more fiber; however, pork chop is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% more.
  • Fettuccine contains less saturated fat.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +864%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +878%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +295.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.6%
Contains more FatsFats +431.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +443%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 7.927mg 38%
Protein 6.2g 23.72g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.489mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.49mg 33%
Phosphorus 25mg 241mg 31%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.15mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Cholesterol 14mg 78mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.313mg 19%
Fats 2.7g 14.35g 18%
Saturated fat 0.9g 4.339g 16%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Copper 0.105mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 4.887g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.894g 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Calories 99kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Carbs 14g 0g 5%
Sodium 166mg 74mg 4%
Potassium 168mg 315mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.87mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 56mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.21mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 12g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.439g)

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. 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.