Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pork chop vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between pork chop and pineapple?

  • Pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% higher.
  • Pineapple contains less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types in this comparison.

Infographic

Pork chop vs Pineapple infographic
Infographic link

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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2912.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9170%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg

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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +878.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1127.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4292.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11858.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37492.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4635%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pineapple DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.1µg 66%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg 53%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.5mg 46%
Protein 23.72g 0.54g 46%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.927mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.079mg 34%
Phosphorus 241mg 8mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.112mg 29%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.12mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.032mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 0.12g 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.009g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.213mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.013g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.04g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 5.5mg 11%
Calories 231kcal 50kcal 9%
Iron 0.87mg 0.29mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 315mg 109mg 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 0g 13.12g 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Sodium 74mg 1mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.02mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.85g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.01mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Pineapple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.