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Pork Meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork Meat and Pork

  • 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.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 21% more than Pork.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork 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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Pork
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Equal in Potassium - 423
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more 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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.877
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.877

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +296.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Other - 0.89
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more 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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Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364%
Contains more 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.
Pork Meat Pork
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Pork Opinion
Protein 26.17g 27.32g Pork
Fats 3.51g 13.92g Pork
Calories 143kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 6mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.15mg 0.87mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 28mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 246mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 57mg 62mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.39mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Pork Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 10IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.877mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.321mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 5.037mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.698mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.464mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.175mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.26mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 2.177mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.721mg 0.712mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 1.086mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.13mg 1.067mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 80mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Pork
Saturated Fat 1.198g 5.23g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 1.2g Pork
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Pork Meat
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork 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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.