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Pork chop vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork chop and soy sauce

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc, while soy sauce has more manganese.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 236% more than pork chop.
  • The amount of cholesterol in soy sauce is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7180%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10080%

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2417.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +3068.8%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5453.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +620.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 74mg 5493mg 236%
Selenium 36.4µg 0.5µg 65%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.018mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.033mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.196mg 36%
Protein 23.72g 8.14g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.148mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.87mg 21%
Fats 14.35g 0.57g 21%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.073g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.297mg 16%
Magnesium 20mg 74mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.088g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.165mg 11%
Phosphorus 241mg 166mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.263g 11%
Choline 67.5mg 18.3mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 53kcal 9%
Iron 0.87mg 1.45mg 7%
Copper 0.105mg 0.043mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Potassium 315mg 435mg 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Calcium 56mg 33mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.93g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.174mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.266g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 5419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.