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Pork Meat vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork Meat and french fries different?

  • Pork Meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, french fries are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork Meat is 68% higher.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than french fries (70).

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties used in this article.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +384%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4144.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +663%
Contains more WaterWater +80.2%
Contains more FatsFats +319.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +112.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +347.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +966.8%

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 French fries
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 Pork Meat French fries DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 0.9µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.17mg 65%
Protein 26.17g 3.43g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 5.398g 33%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.004mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.372mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.039mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Phosphorus 267mg 125mg 20%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.5mg 17%
Fats 3.51g 14.73g 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Carbs 0g 41.44g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 5.969g 12%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.67mg 11%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.247mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Choline 88.9mg 36.8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.58mg 9%
Folate 0µg 30µg 8%
Calories 143kcal 312kcal 8%
Sodium 57mg 210mg 7%
Potassium 421mg 579mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.198g 2.336g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Iron 1.15mg 0.81mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.111mg 0.124mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.