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Pork chop vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and chocolate brownie

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 45% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 8 times less vitamin B3 than pork chop. Pork chop has 7.927mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165%
Contains more IronIron +111.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5770%
~equal in Calcium ~57mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +707.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4300%
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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.6%
Contains more WaterWater +387.7%
Contains more FatsFats +102.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +295.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 9.412g 50%
Selenium 36.4µg 11.5µg 45%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.982mg 43%
Protein 23.72g 6.2g 35%
Copper 0.105mg 0.388mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.094mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.141mg 29%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.587mg 25%
Fats 14.35g 29.1g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.16µg 21%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.97mg 20%
Vitamin A 4µg 176µg 19%
Carbs 0g 50.2g 17%
Phosphorus 241mg 132mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.328mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 10.839g 15%
Saturated fat 4.339g 7.319g 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Calories 231kcal 466kcal 12%
Sodium 74mg 343mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.19mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 53mg 8%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Potassium 315mg 176mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 50.2g N/A
Calcium 56mg 57mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.