Penne vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and pork chop?
- Penne is richer in fiber, yet pork chop is richer in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin D, and potassium.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% higher.
- Pork chop contains less sodium.
- Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +373.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.4µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 38% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 23.72g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 78mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.15mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 241mg | 18% |
| Fats | 4g | 14.35g | 16% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 4.887g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.894g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.339g | 9% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 315mg | 6% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 231kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 40IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.8)