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Pork chop vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and beefsteak raw

  • Pork chop has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and calcium; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 85% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 13 times less vitamin D than pork chop. Pork chop has 40IU of vitamin D, while beefsteak raw has 3IU.
  • Beefsteak raw 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 sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more IronIron +129.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~220mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.38g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +902.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.69µg 85%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.075mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Zinc 3.15mg 5.3mg 20%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 5.048mg 18%
Selenium 36.4µg 27.9µg 15%
Fats 14.35g 5.36g 14%
Iron 0.87mg 2mg 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.189g 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 1.875g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.182mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 2.354g 6%
Protein 23.72g 21.38g 5%
Calories 231kcal 134kcal 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 3IU 5%
Calcium 56mg 5mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.543mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg 4%
Phosphorus 241mg 220mg 3%
Copper 0.105mg 0.079mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 375mg 2%
Sodium 74mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.464g)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.