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Pork chop vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork chop and Flax

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while Flax is higher in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Flax covers your daily Copper needs 124% more than Pork chop.
  • Flax is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Selenium +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.4%
Contains more Iron +558.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.4%
Contains more Potassium +158.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +1061.9%
Contains more Manganese +24720%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Selenium +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.4%
Contains more Iron +558.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.4%
Contains more Potassium +158.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +1061.9%
Contains more Manganese +24720%

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
7
:
5
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +782.9%
Contains more Fats +193.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +672.9%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +782.9%
Contains more Fats +193.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +672.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
0
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.9%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.9%

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 Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 23.72g 18.29g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 231kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 56mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.87mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 20mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 241mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 315mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 74mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 3.15mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.105mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.01mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 36.4µg 25.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.161mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.08mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.473mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 1.043mg 0.766mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.896mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.235mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.862mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.37mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.957mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.072mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.472mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.066g Flax
Saturated Fat 4.339g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.007g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.676g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.