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Pork chop vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork chop and Pork loin

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B12, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Pork chop.
  • Pork chop has 3 times more Calcium than Pork loin. Pork chop has 56mg of Calcium, while Pork loin has 18mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.79mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~33.2µg

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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.472mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~69.7mg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.36g

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 Pork loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pork loin Opinion
Calories 231kcal 198kcal Pork chop
Protein 23.72g 19.74g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 12.58g Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 78mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 40IU 21IU Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 56mg 18mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 0.87mg 0.79mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.056mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 1.74mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 197mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 15IU 7IU Pork chop
Vitamin A 4µg 2µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.21mg
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 36.4µg 33.2µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.248mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.58mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.723mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.472mg Pork chop
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.53µg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 1µg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.066g Pork loin
Choline 67.5mg 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.339g 4.36g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.34g Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.244mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.891mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.91mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.572mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.766mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.514mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.785mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.064mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.77mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
52%
Pork chop
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.