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Pork chop vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork chop and danish pastry

  • Pork chop has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, danish pastry is higher in folate.
  • Pork chop covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 37% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 12 times less vitamin B6 than pork chop. Pork chop contains 0.489mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3410%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +775%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.5%
Contains more WaterWater +95.7%
Contains more FatsFats +52.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.5%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.04mg 35%
Selenium 36.4µg 18.9µg 32%
Protein 23.72g 8g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.19mg 25%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.7mg 22%
Phosphorus 241mg 108mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.2µg 19%
Cholesterol 78mg 23mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 11.313g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.304mg 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.351mg 15%
Sodium 74mg 417mg 15%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Fats 14.35g 21.9g 12%
Iron 0.87mg 1.8mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.339g 6.794g 11%
Choline 67.5mg 20.1mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 374kcal 7%
Potassium 315mg 98mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 2IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.575g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.26mg 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 35µg 3%
Calcium 56mg 35mg 2%
Copper 0.105mg 0.089mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g 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 Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.