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Pork chop vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork chop and chocolate ice cream

  • Pork chop is richer than chocolate ice cream in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Pork chop has 35 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Pork chop has 7.927mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream has 0.226mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) 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 Ice creams, chocolate.

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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% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1356%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg
~equal in Sodium ~76mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +789.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
~equal in Water ~55.7g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 2.5µg 62%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.226mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 3.8g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.042mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.055mg 33%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.58mg 23%
Phosphorus 241mg 107mg 19%
Cholesterol 78mg 34mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.29µg 15%
Vitamin A 4µg 118µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.339g 6.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.554mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.41g 10%
Carbs 0g 28.2g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.194mg 9%
Choline 67.5mg 22.5mg 8%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Calcium 56mg 109mg 5%
Fats 14.35g 11g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 3.21g 4%
Vitamin D 40IU 8IU 4%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.135mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 249mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Calories 231kcal 216kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.87mg 0.93mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 27g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.36g N/A
Sodium 74mg 76mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 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

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Pork chop Chocolate ice cream
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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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.