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Pork chop vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork chop and jícama raw

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need for selenium, 65% more than jícama raw.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jícama raw is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Yambean (jicama), 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.
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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1868.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3863.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15844.4%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.6%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97640%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4304.7%
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 Jícama raw
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 Jícama raw DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.7µg 65%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.2mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 0.72g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.02mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.042mg 34%
Phosphorus 241mg 18mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.16mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 0.09g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.029mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.021g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.135mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.043g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.005g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 13.6mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 38kcal 10%
Copper 0.105mg 0.048mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 315mg 150mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Calcium 56mg 12mg 4%
Sodium 74mg 4mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.82g 3%
Iron 0.87mg 0.6mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.46mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.06mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.019mg 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 Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.