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Pork chop vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork chop and Mackerel

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 473% more than Pork chop.
  • Pork chop has 25 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • 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 Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
4
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Selenium +101.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Selenium +101.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
5
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2420%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2420%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Other +2691.7%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Other +2691.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.9%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.9%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.72g 18.5g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 231kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 56mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.87mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 241mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 315mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 74mg 4450mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 1.1mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg Pork chop
Selenium 36.4µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 15IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 40IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 1µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.02mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.19mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.3mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.41mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.339g 7.148g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Pork chop
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 4376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.