Pork chop vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork chop and mussels
- Pork chop has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin C.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 973% more than pork chop.
- Mussels contains 5 times less saturated fat than pork chop. Pork chop contains 4.339g of saturated fat, while mussels contains 0.85g.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more IronIron | +672.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +389% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3536.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +562.5% |
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Protein
~23.8g
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Water
~61.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +382% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 24µg | 973% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 89.6µg | 97% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 6.72mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.1mg | 30% |
| Folate | 0µg | 76µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 0.85g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 4.48g | 15% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 369mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 1.014g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 285mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 1.212g | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 2.67mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 315mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 23.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.044g | 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 |
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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.