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Pork chop vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork chop and oatmeal

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1, while oatmeal has more iron and manganese.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 64% more than pork chop.
  • The amount of cholesterol in oatmeal is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +416.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +628%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +585.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5480%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1336.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900.8%
Contains more FatsFats +955.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1149.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.87mg 5.96mg 64%
Selenium 36.4µg 5µg 57%
Protein 23.72g 2.37g 43%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.025mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.558mg 24%
Phosphorus 241mg 77mg 23%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.62mg 23%
Fats 14.35g 1.36g 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.226g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.317mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.29mg 15%
Vitamin A 4µg 130µg 14%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Choline 67.5mg 4.7mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.391g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.426g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.215mg 8%
Calories 231kcal 68kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Potassium 315mg 61mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.066mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.67g 4%
Calcium 56mg 80mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 49mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.