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Pork chop vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Garden asparagus

  • Pork chop is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Selenium is 62% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Asparagus, raw.

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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
6
:
4
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Selenium +1482.6%
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +1480%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Selenium +1482.6%
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +1480%

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
7
:
5
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4940%
Contains more Vitamin E +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4940%
Contains more Vitamin E +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +11858.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +11858.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3688%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3688%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.78g Garden asparagus
Protein 23.72g 2.2g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 0.12g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 231kcal 20kcal Pork chop
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0g 1.88g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 56mg 24mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 52mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 202mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 3.15mg 0.54mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.01mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 36.4µg 2.3µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.143mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.141mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.978mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.274mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.091mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.027mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.084mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.075mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.128mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.104mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.031mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.075mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.115mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.049mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.066g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.05g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0g 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 Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.299g)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.