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Pork chop vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and amaranth

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, and magnesium.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • Pork chop contains 34 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. Pork chop contains 7.927mg of vitamin B3, while amaranth contains 0.235mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more IronIron +141.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8440%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.2%
Contains more FatsFats +808.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Amaranth DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 5.5µg 56%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.235mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.015mg 40%
Protein 23.72g 3.8g 40%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.113mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.022mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.86mg 21%
Fats 14.35g 1.58g 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 20%
Iron 0.87mg 2.1mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 13%
Phosphorus 241mg 148mg 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12%
Magnesium 20mg 65mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Calories 231kcal 102kcal 6%
Carbs 0g 18.69g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.149mg 5%
Potassium 315mg 135mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Sodium 74mg 6mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.59g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Trans fat 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Amaranth
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
51%
Pork chop
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.