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Pork chop vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork chop and Turnip

  • Pork chop has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork chop is 65% higher.
  • Turnip is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turnips, raw.

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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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
8
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Manganese +1240%
Equal in Sodium - 67
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Manganese +1240%
Equal in Sodium - 67

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
9
:
3
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +943.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +2535.6%
Contains more Fats +14250%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +2535.6%
Contains more Fats +14250%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3473.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3473.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Turnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 23.72g 0.9g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 0.1g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 231kcal 28kcal Pork chop
Sugar 0g 3.8g Pork chop
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 56mg 30mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.3mg Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 27mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 191mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 3.15mg 0.27mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.085mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 36.4µg 0.7µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.03mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.04mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.03mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.4mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.2mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.09mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.009mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.025mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.036mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.033mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.036mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.011mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.017mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.03mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.014mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Turnip
Trans Fat 0.066g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.011g Turnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.006g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.053g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.