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Pork chop vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and chestnut

  • Pork chop is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
  • Chestnut has less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8440%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +984.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1086%
Contains more FatsFats +939.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +926.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Chestnut DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.731mg 45%
Protein 23.72g 2g 43%
Copper 0.105mg 0.472mg 41%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.148mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.25mg 26%
Phosphorus 241mg 99mg 20%
Fats 14.35g 1.38g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.233mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.26g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.104mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.316mg 16%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Potassium 315mg 715mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 1.73mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.476g 11%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Carbs 0g 27.76g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.545g 9%
Magnesium 20mg 54mg 8%
Calories 231kcal 131kcal 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Sodium 74mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Calcium 56mg 46mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.055mg 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 Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.079g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.