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Hamburger vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hamburgers and pork chop

  • Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, and folate, while pork chop is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 33% more than pork chop.
  • Pork chop is lower in sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than pork chop (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; 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% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 CalciumCalcium +82.1%
Contains more IronIron +231%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2070%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.15mg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +272.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44%
~equal in Fats ~14.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.66µg 33%
Iron 2.88mg 0.87mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.49mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.489mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 7.927mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.104mg 16%
Phosphorus 136mg 241mg 15%
Sodium 414mg 74mg 15%
Folate 56µg 0µg 14%
Protein 17.08g 23.72g 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Cholesterol 47mg 78mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.894g 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.01mg 9%
Carbs 24.1g 0g 8%
Calcium 102mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.313mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Saturated fat 5.096g 4.339g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Calories 295kcal 231kcal 3%
Potassium 226mg 315mg 3%
Zinc 2.87mg 3.15mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.105mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 4.887g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Fats 14.36g 14.35g 0%
Net carbs 23.2g 0g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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.