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Pork chop vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork chop and roquefort different?

  • Pork chop is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for roquefort is 75% higher.
  • Pork chop contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than roquefort. While pork chop contains 0.49mg of vitamin B1, roquefort contains only 0.04mg.
  • Pork chop has less saturated fat.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cheese, roquefort are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.2%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1082.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.64µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +56%
Contains more FatsFats +113.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1241.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Roquefort DV% diff.
Sodium 74mg 1809mg 75%
Saturated fat 4.339g 19.263g 68%
Calcium 56mg 662mg 61%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.734mg 45%
Selenium 36.4µg 14.5µg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.04mg 38%
Vitamin A 4µg 294µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.124mg 28%
Fats 14.35g 30.64g 25%
Phosphorus 241mg 392mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.586mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 1.731mg 13%
Folate 0µg 49µg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Zinc 3.15mg 2.08mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 8.474g 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.034mg 8%
Calories 231kcal 369kcal 7%
Potassium 315mg 91mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Iron 0.87mg 0.56mg 4%
Protein 23.72g 21.54g 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 90mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.32g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.64µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 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 Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1735mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.