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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
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Fats
~14.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.