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Pork chop vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and watercress

  • Pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Watercress has less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than watercress (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Watercress, 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.
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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +335%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2763.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3944.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2340%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~330mg

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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3863.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.2%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +931.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54.8%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

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
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5311.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Watercress
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 Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg 208%
Selenium 36.4µg 0.9µg 65%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.2mg 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 2.3g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.129mg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.11mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 241mg 60mg 26%
Fats 14.35g 0.1g 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.027g 20%
Vitamin A 4µg 160µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.31mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.12mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.035g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.008g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 9mg 11%
Calories 231kcal 11kcal 11%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.244mg 10%
Iron 0.87mg 0.2mg 8%
Calcium 56mg 120mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1mg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Sodium 74mg 41mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.29g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.79g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Potassium 315mg 330mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.04mg 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 Watercress
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
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.