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Noodles vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between noodles and pork chop

  • Noodles is richer in folate, while pork chop is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Pork chop covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 37% more than noodles.
  • Noodles is lower in saturated fat.
  • Noodles has a higher glycemic index (50) than pork chop (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +384.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +963%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.5%
Contains more FatsFats +593.2%
~equal in Water ~61.45g
~equal in Other ~0.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +741.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Pork chop DV% diff.
Protein 4.54g 23.72g 38%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 7.927mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.489mg 34%
Phosphorus 76mg 241mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.66µg 24%
Zinc 0.65mg 3.15mg 23%
Selenium 23.9µg 36.4µg 23%
Folate 84µg 0µg 21%
Fats 2.07g 14.35g 19%
Saturated fat 0.419g 4.339g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.49mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 1.104mg 17%
Cholesterol 29mg 78mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.313mg 14%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.01mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 4.887g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.894g 9%
Potassium 38mg 315mg 8%
Choline 25.7mg 67.5mg 8%
Carbs 25.16g 0g 8%
Iron 1.47mg 0.87mg 8%
Calories 138kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin D 4IU 40IU 5%
Calcium 12mg 56mg 4%
Sodium 5mg 74mg 3%
Copper 0.098mg 0.105mg 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.92g)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.