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Pork chop vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and grapefruit

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
  • Grapefruit contains less cholesterol.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +987.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +909.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3785.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +822.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +776.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2980.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10150%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24335%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5161.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Grapefruit
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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.1µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.204mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 0.77g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.043mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.053mg 34%
Phosphorus 241mg 18mg 32%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.07mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fats 14.35g 0.14g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.031mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.021g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.262mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.036g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.02g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 7.7mg 11%
Iron 0.87mg 0.08mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 42kcal 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.032mg 8%
Vitamin A 4µg 58µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Potassium 315mg 135mg 5%
Carbs 0g 10.66g 4%
Sodium 74mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 22mg 3%
Folate 0µg 13µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 9mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.008mg 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 Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.