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Pork chop vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and taffy (candy)

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than taffy (candy).
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less cholesterol.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, 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 Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10400%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +396250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +330.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1167%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +483.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1465.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%

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 Taffy (candy)
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 Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.7µg 65%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.002mg 50%
Protein 23.72g 0.03g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.028mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 241mg 1mg 34%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.01µg 27%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.21mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.012mg 23%
Cholesterol 78mg 9mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.004mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 3.33g 17%
Copper 0.105mg 0mg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.121g 12%
Iron 0.87mg 0.01mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 2.049g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.838g 10%
Potassium 315mg 3mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 397kcal 8%
Calcium 56mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin A 4µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.09mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0.131g 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 0.013g 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 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.