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 more ZincZinc | +89.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2720% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.4µg | 15.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.136mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 3.108mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.202mg | 22% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 14.4g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 7.627g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 1.66mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 22.21g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 9.188g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 3.346g | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 36µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 2IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.924mg | 4% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 45.2mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 286kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 315mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 239mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | 2.815g | N/A |
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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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.288g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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