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Pork Meat vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork Meat and Milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5 in Pork Meat is higher than in Milk.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 78% more than Milk.
  • Pork Meat contains 80 times more Vitamin B3 than Milk. While Pork Meat contains 7.432mg of Vitamin B3, Milk contains only 0.093mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
8
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +3733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.2%
Contains more Copper +1010%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +1057.6%
Contains more Calcium +1983.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +3733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.2%
Contains more Copper +1010%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +1057.6%
Contains more Calcium +1983.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%

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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
7
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7891.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1897.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7891.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1897.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
3
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +676.6%
Contains more Fats +261.9%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +676.6%
Contains more Fats +261.9%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1345.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1345.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%

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 Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Milk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.99g Milk
Protein 26.17g 3.37g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 0.97g Pork Meat
Carbs 0g 4.99g Milk
Calories 143kcal 42kcal Pork Meat
Sugar 0g 5.2g Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 125mg Milk
Iron 1.15mg 0.03mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 95mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 150mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 2.42mg 0.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.01mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.003mg Pork Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 3.3µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.01mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.02mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.185mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.093mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.361mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.037mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.47µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.043mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.143mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.174mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 0.319mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 0.282mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.088mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.174mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.22mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.101mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.033g Milk
Saturated Fat 1.198g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 0.277g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.035g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 0.027g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.004g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Pork Meat
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.