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Muffin vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and pork chop

  • Muffin has more vitamin K and manganese; however, pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 51% higher.
  • Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, 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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4390%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +343.9%

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.3%
Contains more WaterWater +146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.887g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Pork chop
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 8.2µg 36.4µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.894g 41%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 7.927mg 41%
Protein 4.49g 23.72g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.489mg 35%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.49mg 27%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.15mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.66µg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.01mg 19%
Carbs 53g 0g 18%
Cholesterol 30mg 78mg 16%
Phosphorus 146mg 241mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.104mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.313mg 12%
Folate 48µg 0µg 12%
Sodium 336mg 74mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.21mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.844g 4.339g 7%
Calories 375kcal 231kcal 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Potassium 121mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 4IU 40IU 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.105mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 0.87mg 5%
Choline 92.5mg 67.5mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Fats 16.07g 14.35g 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 4µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 56mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.066g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.887g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Muffin
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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