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Pork chop vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and muffin

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, muffin has more vitamin K and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 51% higher.
  • Muffin has 12 times less vitamin B6 than pork chop. Pork chop has 0.489mg of vitamin B6, while muffin has 0.04mg.
  • Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +343.9%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4390%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.3%
Contains more WaterWater +146.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.822g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Muffin DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 8.2µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 8.103g 41%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 1.418mg 41%
Protein 23.72g 4.49g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.04mg 35%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.168mg 27%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.37mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.16µg 21%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.449mg 19%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 30mg 16%
Phosphorus 241mg 146mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.47mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.163mg 12%
Folate 0µg 48µg 12%
Sodium 74mg 336mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.63mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.339g 2.844g 7%
Calories 231kcal 375kcal 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Potassium 315mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 4IU 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.06mg 5%
Iron 0.87mg 1.3mg 5%
Choline 67.5mg 92.5mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Fats 14.35g 16.07g 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 56mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 4.822g 0%
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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