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Pork chop vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork chop and French fries different?

  • Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while French fries are higher in Fiber.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need of Selenium 65% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Zinc +530%
Contains more Selenium +3944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +2370%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Zinc +530%
Contains more Selenium +3944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +2370%
Equal in Iron - 0.81

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +695.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +695.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +591.5%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +285.4%
Equal in Fats - 14.73
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +591.5%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +285.4%
Equal in Fats - 14.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop French fries Opinion
Net carbs 0g 37.64g French fries
Protein 23.72g 3.43g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 0g 41.44g French fries
Calories 231kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0g 0.3g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 56mg 18mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.81mg Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 241mg 125mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 74mg 210mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 0.5mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.01mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 36.4µg 0.9µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.17mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.039mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.004mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.58mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.372mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
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 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 4.339g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.007g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork chop French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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