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Pork chop vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork chop and arugula different?

  • Pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for arugula is 91% higher.
  • Arugula has less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than arugula (32).

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Arugula, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +570.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12033.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3110%

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2499%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +569.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2875%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +819.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2074.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +49.2%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9873.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

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 Arugula
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Selenium 36.4µg 0.3µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.305mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 2.58g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.044mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.073mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Phosphorus 241mg 52mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Folate 0µg 97µg 24%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.47mg 24%
Fats 14.35g 0.66g 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.086g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.086mg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.437mg 13%
Vitamin A 4µg 119µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.049g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.319g 11%
Calories 231kcal 25kcal 10%
Calcium 56mg 160mg 10%
Choline 67.5mg 15.3mg 9%
Iron 0.87mg 1.46mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Magnesium 20mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.076mg 3%
Sodium 74mg 27mg 2%
Potassium 315mg 369mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.43mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.65g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g 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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Pork chop Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.