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Pork chop vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork chop and pecan pie

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 44% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 9 times less vitamin B3 than pork chop. Pork chop contains 7.927mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +70.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +101%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7020%

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +835.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +288.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1950%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.1%
Contains more WaterWater +215.1%
Contains more FatsFats +54.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.989g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pecan pie DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 12µg 44%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.847mg 44%
Protein 23.72g 4.9g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.06mg 33%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.712mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 5.71g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.188mg 25%
Phosphorus 241mg 94mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.17µg 20%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.02mg 19%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 11.181g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.479mg 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Fats 14.35g 22.2g 12%
Copper 0.105mg 0.211mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.18mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 412kcal 9%
Vitamin A 4µg 82µg 9%
Sodium 74mg 262mg 8%
Iron 0.87mg 1.48mg 8%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Potassium 315mg 133mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 32mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.339g 3.989g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.