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Pork chop vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork chop and fondant icing different?

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than fondant icing.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 65% higher.
  • Fondant icing has less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than fondant icing (43).

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7775%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +7775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +71650%
Contains more WaterWater +811.7%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Fondant icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Fondant icing DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.6µg 65%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0mg 50%
Protein 23.72g 0g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.005mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 241mg 0mg 34%
Carbs 0g 93.18g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.04mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.016mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 0.02g 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 0mg 12%
Copper 0.105mg 0.003mg 11%
Iron 0.87mg 0.01mg 11%
Potassium 315mg 4mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 373kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 3mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Sodium 74mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 93.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 88.9g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.