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Pork chop vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork chop and Minestrone

  • Pork chop is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork chop covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 47% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
9
:
1
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +947.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +916.1%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +1420%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Minestrone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +947.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +916.1%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +1420%

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
9
:
3
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1927.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1092.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Minestrone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1927.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1092.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Protein +1240.1%
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +48.6%
Contains more Other +150%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Minestrone
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1240.1%
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +48.6%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1585.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Minestrone
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1585.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 23.72g 1.77g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 1.04g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 231kcal 34kcal Pork chop
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 56mg 14mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.38mg Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 23mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 130mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 254mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 0.31mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.051mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.022mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.018mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.391mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.041mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.013mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.054mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.098mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.076mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.018mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.064mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.074mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.03mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.066g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.29g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.46g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.