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Pork Meat vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork Meat and shortbread

  • Pork Meat has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, while shortbread has more iron and folate.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need for selenium, 58% more than shortbread.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +393.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +159.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2923.1%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +9777.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1829.2%
Contains more FatsFats +647%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1545.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Shortbread DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 6.2µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 8.326g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.071mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.353mg 50%
Protein 26.17g 5.37g 42%
Fats 3.51g 26.22g 35%
Saturated fat 1.198g 8.105g 31%
Phosphorus 267mg 66mg 29%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.275mg 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Iron 1.15mg 2.98mg 23%
Carbs 0g 63.78g 21%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Calories 143kcal 514kcal 19%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.49mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.393mg 17%
Choline 88.9mg 0.9mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.321mg 14%
Sodium 57mg 353mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 6.708g 13%
Potassium 421mg 88mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.314mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.