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Pork Meat vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork Meat and potato chips

  • Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 65% more.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +122%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3284.6%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11287.5%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3555.3%
Contains more FatsFats +885.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +313.8%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +637.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2305.1%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.167mg 65%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 9.11mg 60%
Selenium 38.2µg 8.1µg 55%
Fats 3.51g 34.6g 48%
Saturated fat 1.198g 10.96g 44%
Protein 26.17g 7g 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 421mg 1275mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.827mg 23%
Copper 0.111mg 0.306mg 22%
Histidine 1.13mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 9.84g 21%
Calories 143kcal 536kcal 20%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.197mg 15%
Phosphorus 267mg 165mg 15%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.09mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.402mg 12%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Magnesium 29mg 67mg 9%
Choline 88.9mg 37.5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.66mg 6%
Iron 1.15mg 1.63mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Sodium 57mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.392mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.