Mussels vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mussels and pork chop
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin C; however, pork chop is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 973% more than pork chop.
- Mussels has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more IronIron | +672.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3536.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +389% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +562.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.3% |
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Protein
~23.72g
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Water
~61.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +382% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.66µg | 973% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.01mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.4µg | 97% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.87mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.927mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.489mg | 30% |
| Folate | 76µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.339g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 14.35g | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 4.887g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.313mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.894g | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 3.15mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 231kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.104mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 23.72g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
265%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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.