Pork chop vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork chop and brisket?
- Pork chop is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet brisket is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
- Pork chop has 8 times more vitamin B1 than brisket. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while brisket has 0.059mg.
- Pork chop contains less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +730.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 2.12µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.059mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 6.69mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 4.087mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.43mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 27.1µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.282mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 7.305g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.568mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 28.82g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 175mg | 9% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 109.8mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 7.934g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 0.681g | 8% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 18.42g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 289kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 232mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.879mg | 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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.