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Pork chop vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and beefsteak

  • Pork chop has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, beefsteak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork chop is 34% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times less vitamin B2 than pork chop. Pork chop has 0.313mg of vitamin B2, while beefsteak has 0.14mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
~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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
~equal in Fats ~15.11g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beefsteak DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.078mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.38µg 30%
Zinc 3.15mg 4.85mg 15%
Selenium 36.4µg 28.8µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.14mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.527mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 1.63mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.56g 9%
Saturated fat 4.339g 5.951g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.585mg 7%
Choline 67.5mg 101.8mg 6%
Protein 23.72g 26.72g 6%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.978mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.073mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 6.298g 4%
Phosphorus 241mg 213mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 22mg 3%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.45mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 231kcal 250kcal 1%
Sodium 74mg 57mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 340mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Fats 14.35g 15.11g 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 79mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.842mg 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 Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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.
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.