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Pork chop vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and merlot

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper than merlot.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains more IronIron +89.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +854.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +947.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1220%

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%
Merlot
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +909.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33785.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2156.3%

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 Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Merlot DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.2µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.224mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 0.07g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.005mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.057mg 33%
Phosphorus 241mg 23mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.14mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Fats 14.35g 0g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.031mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.03mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12%
Copper 0.105mg 0.011mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 83kcal 7%
Potassium 315mg 127mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.132mg 5%
Iron 0.87mg 0.46mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Sodium 74mg 4mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g 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%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 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 Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.