Pork chop vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork chop and ricotta?
- Pork chop is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet ricotta is richer in calcium.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 49% higher.
- Pork chop has 38 times more vitamin B1 than ricotta. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while ricotta has 0.013mg.
- Pork chop contains less saturated fat.
- Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +269.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7522.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1037.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
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Fats
~12.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +391.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 0.104mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.013mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 14.5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.043mg | 34% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 11.26g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.213mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 1.16mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 8.295g | 18% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 207mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 0.34µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 158mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 0.385g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 17.5mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 10IU | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 3.627g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 12.98g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 74mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.459mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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