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Pork chop vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B2 than pork chop.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 59% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +916.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +787.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +910%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +785.1%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +306.3%

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% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Potato salad DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 4.1µg 59%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.89mg 44%
Protein 23.72g 2.68g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.077mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Phosphorus 241mg 52mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.141mg 27%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.31mg 26%
Sodium 74mg 529mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.06mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.339g 1.429g 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 3.737g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.534mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Fats 14.35g 8.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 2.48g 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Calories 231kcal 143kcal 4%
Calcium 56mg 19mg 4%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.101mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 32µg 3%
Iron 0.87mg 0.65mg 3%
Cholesterol 78mg 68mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 254mg 2%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.118mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 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 Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.