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Pork chop vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork chop and hot dogs

  • Pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily sodium needs 44% more than pork chop.
  • Pork chop has 9 times more vitamin B1 than hot dogs. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while hot dogs have 0.055mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in saturated fat.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than pork chop (0).

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

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.2%
Contains more FatsFats +79.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +629.2%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.5%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Hot dog DV% diff.
Sodium 74mg 1090mg 44%
Selenium 36.4µg 12.5µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.57µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.055mg 36%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.665mg 33%
Protein 23.72g 10.26g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.166mg 25%
Fats 14.35g 25.76g 18%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.2mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 4.404g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 11.386g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.31mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.339g 7.666g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.121mg 15%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Potassium 315mg 152mg 5%
Phosphorus 241mg 206mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 99mg 4%
Calories 231kcal 290kcal 3%
Iron 0.87mg 1.09mg 3%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.045mg 2%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Cholesterol 78mg 77mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.331mg 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1016mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.