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Pork chop vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Horned melon

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Potassium, however, Horned melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% higher.
  • Pork chop has 21 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Pork chop has 0.313mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon has only 0.015mg.

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

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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 +330.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +551.4%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +290%
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 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +551.4%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +290%

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 B1 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1303%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +880%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1303%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +880%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1232.6%
Contains more Fats +1038.9%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.8%
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +1232.6%
Contains more Fats +1038.9%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.8%

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 Horned melon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 23.72g 1.78g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 1.26g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 231kcal 44kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 13mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 241mg 37mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 123mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 3.15mg 0.48mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.02mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.025mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.015mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.565mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.183mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.063mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 3µg Horned melon
Vitamin B12 0.66µg Pork chop
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 Horned melon
Trans Fat 0.066g 0g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 4.339g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g Pork chop
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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Pork chop Horned melon
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
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.339g)

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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.