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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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
6
:
3
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Equal in Manganese - 0.01

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
7
:
4
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Brisket
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
2
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +28.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Brisket
Brisket
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Pork chop Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Brisket Opinion
Protein 23.72g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 14.35g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 231kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 56mg 16mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 175mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 232mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 3.15mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.105mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.01mg
Selenium 36.4µg 27.1µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.059mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.171mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.087mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.568mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.181mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.952mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.109mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.65mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.2mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.965mg 0.879mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 106mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Brisket
Saturated Fat 4.339g 7.305g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.681g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Pork chop
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.