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Pork chop vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork chop and tonic water

  • Tonic water has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 66% more than tonic water.
  • Tonic water has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of tonic water is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1650%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.3%

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 Tonic water
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Tonic water DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0mg 50%
Protein 23.72g 0g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 241mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.1mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 0g 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 0mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 0.01mg 11%
Copper 0.105mg 0.006mg 11%
Calories 231kcal 34kcal 10%
Potassium 315mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 56mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Sodium 74mg 12mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.8g 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.8g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.001mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0mg 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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Pork chop Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.