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Pork chop vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork chop and tomato paste?

  • Pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +586.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.9%
Contains more IronIron +242.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2920%

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1947.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2953.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +483.3%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7194%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1083.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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 Tomato paste
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Tomato paste DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 5.3µg 57%
Protein 23.72g 4.32g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.06mg 36%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.076mg 30%
Copper 0.105mg 0.365mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 4.3mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Iron 0.87mg 2.98mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Phosphorus 241mg 83mg 23%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.63mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.216mg 21%
Potassium 315mg 1014mg 21%
Fats 14.35g 0.47g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.142mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.1g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.153mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.16g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.067g 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Vitamin A 4µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Calories 231kcal 82kcal 7%
Carbs 0g 18.91g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Choline 67.5mg 38.5mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Calcium 56mg 36mg 2%
Sodium 74mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.071mg 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 Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.