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Pineapple vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pineapple and pork chop?

  • Pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese, yet pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% higher.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
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 -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9170%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2912.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36300%
~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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +878.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1127.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4292.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11858.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37492.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4635%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple 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 Pineapple Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 7.927mg 46%
Protein 0.54g 23.72g 46%
Manganese 0.927mg 0.01mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.49mg 34%
Phosphorus 8mg 241mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.489mg 29%
Zinc 0.12mg 3.15mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.313mg 22%
Fats 0.12g 14.35g 22%
Saturated fat 0.009g 4.339g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.104mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.887g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 1.894g 12%
Choline 5.5mg 67.5mg 11%
Calories 50kcal 231kcal 9%
Iron 0.29mg 0.87mg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Potassium 109mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 13mg 56mg 4%
Carbs 13.12g 0g 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Sodium 1mg 74mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.11mg 0.105mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 11.72g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 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
Pineapple 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%
Pineapple
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.