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Pork Meat vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork Meat and English muffins

  • Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, English muffins are richer in manganese.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 64% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2646.2%

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1618.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1325%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.9%
Contains more FatsFats +95%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +341.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat English muffin DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.181mg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.043mg 54%
Protein 26.17g 7.7g 37%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 1.566mg 37%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.04µg 22%
Phosphorus 267mg 133mg 19%
Sodium 57mg 464mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.154mg 18%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.7mg 16%
Carbs 0g 46g 15%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.357mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.446mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Potassium 421mg 131mg 9%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Calories 143kcal 235kcal 5%
Calcium 6mg 52mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.198g 0.259g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.888g 3%
Fats 3.51g 1.8g 3%
Iron 1.15mg 0.89mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 0.302g 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.129mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.