Meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Meat and Pork
- Meat has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12.
- Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 21% more than Pork.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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.
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Iron
+32.2%
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Copper
+52.1%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Calcium
+216.7%
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Selenium
+18.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Equal in Potassium - 423
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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Iron
+32.2%
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Copper
+52.1%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Calcium
+216.7%
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Selenium
+18.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Equal in Potassium - 423
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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 B2
+20.6%
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Vitamin B3
+47.5%
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Vitamin B5
+45%
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Vitamin B6
+59.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+262.5%
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Vitamin D
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.877
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Vitamin B2
+20.6%
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Vitamin B3
+47.5%
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Vitamin B5
+45%
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Vitamin B6
+59.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+262.5%
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Vitamin D
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.877
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+20%
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Fats
+296.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Other - 0.89
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Water
+20%
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Fats
+296.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Other - 0.89
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+364%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+137.2%
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Saturated Fat
-77.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+364%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+137.2%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 26.17g | 27.32g |
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Fats | 3.51g | 13.92g |
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Calories | 143kcal | 242kcal |
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Calcium | 6mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 1.15mg | 0.87mg |
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Magnesium | 29mg | 28mg |
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Phosphorus | 267mg | 246mg |
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Potassium | 421mg | 423mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 62mg |
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Zinc | 2.42mg | 2.39mg |
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Copper | 0.111mg | 0.073mg |
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Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.009mg |
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Selenium | 38.2µg | 45.3µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 10IU | 53IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 0.877mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.321mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 5.037mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 0.698mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 0.464mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.338mg |
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Threonine | 1.175mg | 1.234mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 1.26mg |
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Leucine | 2.229mg | 2.177mg |
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Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.446mg |
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Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.712mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 1.086mg |
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Valine | 1.367mg | 1.473mg |
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Histidine | 1.13mg | 1.067mg |
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Cholesterol | 73mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.033g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.198g | 5.23g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.334g | 6.19g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 1.2g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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
65%

56%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.032g)
Which food is cheaper?

Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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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.
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.