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Pork chop vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork chop and buckwheat

  • Pork chop is richer than buckwheat in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in cholesterol.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than pork chop (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1554.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3930%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg

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% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.8%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +601.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2214.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2499.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +907.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Buckwheat DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 2.2µg 62%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.94mg 44%
Protein 23.72g 3.38g 41%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.04mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.077mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 241mg 70mg 24%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.61mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.039mg 21%
Fats 14.35g 0.62g 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.134g 19%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.403mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.359mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.188g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.188g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Choline 67.5mg 20.1mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 92kcal 7%
Magnesium 20mg 51mg 7%
Potassium 315mg 88mg 7%
Carbs 0g 19.94g 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.146mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Sodium 74mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.09mg 1%
Iron 0.87mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.205g)

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.