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Pork chop vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork chop and duck meat

  • Pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while duck meat is higher in iron and copper.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 30% more than duck meat.
  • Pork chop has 3 times more vitamin B1 than duck meat. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while duck meat has 0.174mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1475%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.098mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Duck meat DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 20µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.174mg 26%
Saturated fat 4.339g 9.67g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.18mg 24%
Iron 0.87mg 2.7mg 23%
Fats 14.35g 28.35g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12.9g 20%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.825mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.3µg 15%
Copper 0.105mg 0.227mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 3.65g 12%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.86mg 12%
Phosphorus 241mg 156mg 12%
Protein 23.72g 18.99g 9%
Vitamin A 4µg 63µg 7%
Calories 231kcal 337kcal 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 3IU 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.269mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 204mg 3%
Choline 67.5mg 50.4mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 84mg 2%
Sodium 74mg 59mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 1.098mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.462mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.