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Pork chop vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork chop and crackers different?

  • Pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 58% higher.
  • Crackers have less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than crackers (63).

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +542.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +363.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4810%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~248mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +603.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1857%
Contains more FatsFats +84.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +418.8%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 13.137g 75%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Selenium 36.4µg 6.7µg 54%
Iron 0.87mg 4.03mg 40%
Protein 23.72g 6.64g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.063mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 74mg 726mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.49mg 24%
Folate 0µg 92µg 23%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.352mg 22%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.491mg 21%
Carbs 0g 61.3g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 3.03mg 19%
Fats 14.35g 26.43g 19%
Calories 231kcal 510kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.417mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.456mg 11%
Choline 67.5mg 9.6mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.416mg 6%
Potassium 315mg 118mg 6%
Calcium 56mg 120mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.339g 5.562g 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 6.553g 4%
Phosphorus 241mg 248mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Copper 0.105mg 0.104mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.