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Focaccia vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between focaccia and pork chop

  • Focaccia has more folate and iron, while pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need for selenium, 37% more than focaccia.
  • The amount of sodium in pork chop is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 IronIron +263.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2227.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.49mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.313mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 OtherOther +235.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.5%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia 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 Focaccia Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 36.4µg 37%
Folate 138µg 0µg 35%
Protein 8.77g 23.72g 30%
Iron 3.16mg 0.87mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.489mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 7.927mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Sodium 561mg 74mg 21%
Zinc 1.33mg 3.15mg 17%
Phosphorus 128mg 241mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.877g 4.339g 16%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.01mg 15%
Carbs 35.82g 0g 12%
Choline 2.9mg 67.5mg 12%
Fats 7.89g 14.35g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 1.104mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.21mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.894g 6%
Potassium 114mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 4.887g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 56mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.105mg 2%
Calories 249kcal 231kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.313mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 0g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 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 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
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.462g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.