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Pork chop vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and spaghetti

  • Pork chop is higher than spaghetti in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than spaghetti (49).

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +615.9%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more ZincZinc +517.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3120%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1465%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +898%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +954.7%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +309%
Contains more FatsFats +1443%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~62.13g

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3630.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.4mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.02mg 39%
Protein 23.72g 5.8g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.049mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 241mg 58mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.51mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.02mg 23%
Fats 14.35g 0.93g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.112mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.176g 19%
Selenium 36.4µg 26.4µg 18%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.322mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.131g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 6.4mg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 0g 30.86g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.326g 10%
Potassium 315mg 44mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Iron 0.87mg 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Calories 231kcal 158kcal 4%
Sodium 74mg 1mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.06mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.06g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.024g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0g 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 Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.163g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.