Pork chop vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork chop and rice
- Rice has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 53% more than rice.
- Rice has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +460.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4620% |
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 EVitamin E | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +425.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +781.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5025% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5453.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2392.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.4µg | 7.5µg | 53% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 2.69g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 1.476mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.093mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 43mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.163mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 0.49mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.013mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 0.28g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.472mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 0.077g | 19% |
| Folate | 0µg | 58µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.39mg | 14% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 0.088g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 0.076g | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.17g | 9% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.063mg | 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?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins