Pork chop vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pork chop and Pot roast
- Pork chop has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Pot roast covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 61% more than Pork chop.
- Pork chop contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Pot roast. While Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Pot roast contains only 0.059mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork chop is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +730.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +222.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-4900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +67.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 23.72g | 28.94g |
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| Fats | 14.35g | 19.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 40IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 3.15mg | 6.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 4.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 2.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 67.5mg | 110.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.339g | 7.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.887g | 8.175g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 0.708g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 1.043mg | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 1.952mg | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 2.109mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 1.2mg | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.924mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.209g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.