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Pork chop vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork chop and Onion

  • Pork chop has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Onion.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Selenium is 65% more.
  • Onion contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Onions, 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
8
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +143.5%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +731%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +1752.9%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +7180%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1190%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +143.5%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +731%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +1752.9%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +7180%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1190%

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
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1059.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6733.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1059.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6733.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +2056.4%
Contains more Fats +14250%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +2056.4%
Contains more Fats +14250%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37492.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11041.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37492.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11041.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Onion Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.64g Onion
Protein 23.72g 1.1g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 0.1g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 9.34g Onion
Calories 231kcal 40kcal Pork chop
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 0g 4.24g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 56mg 23mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 29mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 146mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 3.15mg 0.17mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.039mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 36.4µg 0.5µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 2IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.02mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.046mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.027mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.116mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.123mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.12mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.014mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.021mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.014mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.025mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.039mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.002mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.025mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.021mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.014mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 0.066g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.042g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.013g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.017g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.