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

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What are the main differences between pork chop and pumpkin pie?

  • Pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 68% higher.
  • Pork chop has 8 times more zinc than pumpkin pie. Pork chop has 3.15mg of zinc, while pumpkin pie has 0.39mg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +574.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2170%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +616.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135.4%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.6g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.77g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 5.4µg 56%
Vitamin A 4µg 448µg 49%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 1.107mg 43%
Protein 23.72g 3.9g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.063mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.177mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.39mg 25%
Phosphorus 241mg 81mg 23%
Cholesterol 78mg 26mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.124mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.452mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.35µg 13%
Carbs 0g 34.83g 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 1.988g 11%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.227mg 9%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Sodium 74mg 239mg 7%
Fats 14.35g 9.75g 7%
Copper 0.105mg 0.148mg 5%
Choline 67.5mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.76mg 4%
Potassium 315mg 167mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 4.6g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.77g 1%
Calories 231kcal 243kcal 1%
Calcium 56mg 64mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.03g N/A
Iron 0.87mg 0.9mg 0%
Sugar 0g 18.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.088mg 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 0g 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 Pumpkin 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.351g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
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 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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.