Pork chop vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork chop and cod
- Pork chop has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and copper; however, cod is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B12.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3038% more than pork chop.
- Cod contains 33 times less saturated fat than pork chop. Pork chop contains 4.339g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +275% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +544.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13758.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2041.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5098.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +719.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 153mg | 3038% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 2.063mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.076mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 0.45mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 0.67g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 0.131g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.245mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.065mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 0.094g | 12% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 17.81g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 0.231g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 0.91µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 82kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 33.1µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 413mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 65.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.01g | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.208g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.