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Pork chop vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork chop and Meatball

  • Pork chop has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Selenium is 38% more.
  • Pork chop contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Meatball. Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball contains 0.136mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Potassium - 296
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Potassium - 296

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 D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Fats +54.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +245.8%
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Fats +54.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +245.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 23.72g 14.4g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 231kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 56mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.87mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 241mg 239mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 296mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 666mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 1.66mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.01mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 36.4µg 15.3µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 40IU 2IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.136mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.23mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.108mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.924mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.202mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.577g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 7.627g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.288g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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