Pork Meat vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork Meat and Chicken meat
- Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Pork Meat covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 74% more than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Pork Meat. Pork Meat has 0.387mg of Vitamin B2, while Chicken meat has 0.168mg.
- Pork Meat contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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.
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Potassium
+88.8%
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Sodium
-30.5%
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Zinc
+24.7%
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Copper
+68.2%
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Selenium
+59.8%
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Calcium
+150%
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Manganese
+53.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Potassium
+88.8%
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Sodium
-30.5%
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Zinc
+24.7%
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Copper
+68.2%
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Selenium
+59.8%
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Calcium
+150%
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Manganese
+53.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
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.
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1407.9%
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Vitamin B2
+130.4%
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Vitamin B6
+84.8%
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Vitamin B12
+90%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+237.5%
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Vitamin B3
+14.2%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1407.9%
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Vitamin B2
+130.4%
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Vitamin B6
+84.8%
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Vitamin B12
+90%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+237.5%
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Vitamin B3
+14.2%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.8%
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Fats
+287.5%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Protein:
26.17 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.45 g
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0.87 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Water
+16.8%
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Fats
+287.5%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+487%
Saturated Fat:
1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.506 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+487%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 26.17g | 27.3g | |
Fats | 3.51g | 13.6g | |
Calories | 143kcal | 239kcal | |
Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | |
Iron | 1.15mg | 1.26mg | |
Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 267mg | 182mg | |
Potassium | 421mg | 223mg | |
Sodium | 57mg | 82mg | |
Zinc | 2.42mg | 1.94mg | |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.066mg | |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | |
Selenium | 38.2µg | 23.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.27mg | |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 0.063mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.168mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 8.487mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 1.03mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 0.4mg | |
Folate | 0µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.3µg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.305mg | |
Threonine | 1.175mg | 1.128mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 1.362mg | |
Leucine | 2.229mg | 1.986mg | |
Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.223mg | |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.726mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 1.061mg | |
Valine | 1.367mg | 1.325mg | |
Histidine | 1.13mg | 0.802mg | |
Cholesterol | 73mg | 88mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.033g | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.198g | 3.79g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.334g | 5.34g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 2.97g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
65%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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