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Onion vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between onions and pork chop

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2 than onions.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% more.
  • Onions contain less saturated fat.
  • Onions have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, raw 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.
Onion
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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% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.8%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1752.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +731%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7180%

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.
Onion
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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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1059.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6733.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1006.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 WaterWater +45%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2056.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14250%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37492.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11041.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0.5µg 36.4µg 65%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 7.927mg 49%
Protein 1.1g 23.72g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.49mg 37%
Phosphorus 29mg 241mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.489mg 28%
Zinc 0.17mg 3.15mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Fats 0.1g 14.35g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.313mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 1.104mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.042g 4.339g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.894g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.887g 12%
Choline 6.1mg 67.5mg 11%
Calories 40kcal 231kcal 10%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg 8%
Iron 0.21mg 0.87mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Copper 0.039mg 0.105mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.01mg 5%
Potassium 146mg 315mg 5%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Sodium 4mg 74mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 56mg 3%
Carbs 9.34g 0g 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.24g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 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 0g 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
Onion 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
8%
Onion
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.