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Pork chop vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork chop and seaweed

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, and iron.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 65% more than seaweed.
  • Seaweed has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +473.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +227.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1311.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2462.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1277.1%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4886.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3929.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Seaweed DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.7µg 65%
Vitamin K 0µg 66µg 55%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.47mg 47%
Folate 0µg 180µg 45%
Protein 23.72g 1.68g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.002mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.05mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Phosphorus 241mg 42mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Iron 0.87mg 2.85mg 25%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Fats 14.35g 0.56g 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.247g 19%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.23mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.15mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.098g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.047g 12%
Calcium 56mg 168mg 11%
Choline 67.5mg 12.8mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 43kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.642mg 9%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.2mg 8%
Sodium 74mg 233mg 7%
Potassium 315mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.87mg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.13mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.57g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.