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Mutton vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mutton and Pork

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mutton covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 156% more than Pork.
  • Mutton contains 5 times more Iron than Pork. While Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, Pork contains only 0.87mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Pork
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more IronIron +447.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Potassium ~423mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~246mg

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.
Mutton
4
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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Pork
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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 2% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +534.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~93.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
3
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Pork
2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +57.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
~equal in Water ~57.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
1
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Pork Opinion
Calories 234kcal 242kcal Pork
Protein 33.43g 27.32g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 13.92g Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 80mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Magnesium 31mg 28mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pork
Potassium 409mg 423mg Pork
Iron 4.76mg 0.87mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg Pork
Zinc 5.93mg 2.39mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 246mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 62mg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU Pork
Vitamin A 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.29mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 5.037mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.698mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.464mg Pork
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.7µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 5µg Pork
Choline 100.6mg 93.9mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 5.23g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.2g Pork
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.403mg 1.234mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.26mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.177mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.446mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.712mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.086mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.473mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 1.067mg Pork
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Pork
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Mutton
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.