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Pork chop vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork chop and Leek?

  • Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% higher.
  • Leek contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
6
Leek
Leek
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Selenium +3540%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +4710%
Equal in Calcium - 59
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Selenium +3540%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +4710%
Equal in Calcium - 59

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
Leek
Leek
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11013.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.1%
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%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11013.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.1%
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
Leek
Leek
Contains more Protein +1481.3%
Contains more Fats +4683.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1481.3%
Contains more Fats +4683.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Leek
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041%
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
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041%
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 Leek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 23.72g 1.5g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 0.3g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 231kcal 61kcal Pork chop
Sugar 0g 3.9g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 56mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.87mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 241mg 35mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 180mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 3.15mg 0.12mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.01mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 36.4µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.06mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.03mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.4mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.233mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.012mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.063mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.052mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.096mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.078mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.018mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.055mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.056mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.025mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Leek
Trans Fat 0.066g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.004g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.166g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.