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Pork chop vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork chop and apple pie

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 in pork chop is higher than in apple pie.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 43% more than apple pie.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1868.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +904.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1720%

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1148.4%
Contains more FatsFats +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%

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 Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Apple pie DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 66%
Protein 23.72g 1.9g 44%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 1.123mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.038mg 35%
Phosphorus 241mg 24mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.134mg 30%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.16mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.01µg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.119mg 20%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.158mg 12%
Carbs 0g 34g 11%
Sodium 74mg 266mg 8%
Copper 0.105mg 0.046mg 7%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.182mg 7%
Potassium 315mg 65mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 11mg 5%
Fats 14.35g 11g 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Iron 0.87mg 1.21mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 29µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 7mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.339g 3.797g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.198g 2%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 4.388g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Calories 231kcal 237kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 32.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.038mg 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 Apple pie
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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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