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Pork chop vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork chop and beef sirloin?

  • Pork chop is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, choline, and vitamin B3.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • Pork chop has 6 times more vitamin B1 than beef sirloin. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while beef sirloin has 0.088mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more IronIron +120.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~38.9µg

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +185.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +923.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beef sirloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.47µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.088mg 34%
Zinc 3.15mg 5.7mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.681mg 15%
Fats 14.35g 5.03g 14%
Protein 23.72g 30.8g 14%
Iron 0.87mg 1.92mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.163mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.185g 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 1.915g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.607mg 10%
Choline 67.5mg 117.3mg 9%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 9.001mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 2.006g 7%
Selenium 36.4µg 38.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Calories 231kcal 177kcal 3%
Potassium 315mg 410mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 22mg 3%
Copper 0.105mg 0.085mg 2%
Phosphorus 241mg 253mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 81mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 66mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.983mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Beef sirloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.