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Pork chop vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and star anise

  • Pork chop has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 451% more.
  • Pork chop contains 7 times more selenium than star anise. Pork chop contains 36.4µg of selenium, while star anise contains 5µg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +628%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1053.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.5%
Contains more IronIron +4148.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22900%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +544.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1345.8%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.87mg 36.96mg 451%
Manganese 0.01mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.105mg 0.91mg 89%
Calcium 56mg 646mg 59%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Selenium 36.4µg 5µg 57%
Magnesium 20mg 170mg 36%
Potassium 315mg 1441mg 33%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.06mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Phosphorus 241mg 440mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Zinc 3.15mg 5.3mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.586g 17%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.34mg 13%
Protein 23.72g 17.6g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 9.78g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.65mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 3.15g 8%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.797mg 6%
Calories 231kcal 337kcal 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Sodium 74mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.29mg 2%
Fats 14.35g 15.9g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 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 Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.