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Pork chop vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and Mexican tea

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Epazote, 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 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3944.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more IronIron +116.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30880%

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 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +516.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7087.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2659.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more OtherOther +420.8%

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 Mexican tea
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Mexican tea DV% diff.
Manganese 0.01mg 3.098mg 134%
Selenium 36.4µg 0.9µg 65%
Folate 0µg 215µg 54%
Protein 23.72g 0.33g 47%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.639mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.028mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.152mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Calcium 56mg 275mg 22%
Phosphorus 241mg 86mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 0.52g 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.179mg 19%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.1mg 19%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Iron 0.87mg 1.88mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Calories 231kcal 32kcal 10%
Potassium 315mg 633mg 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.19mg 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.348mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.44g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 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 Mexican tea
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
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.