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Pork chop vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork chop and watermelon?

  • Watermelon has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than pork chop.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% higher.
  • Watermelon contains less cholesterol.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than watermelon.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Watermelon, raw 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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.3%
Contains more IronIron +262.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2090.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%

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 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1546.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3788.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9466.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%

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
16% 36% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13108.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3688%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Watermelon
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 Watermelon DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0.4µg 65%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.178mg 48%
Protein 23.72g 0.61g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.033mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.045mg 34%
Phosphorus 241mg 11mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.1mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fats 14.35g 0.15g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.021mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.339g 0.016g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.221mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.05g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 0.037g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 4.1mg 12%
Calories 231kcal 30kcal 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg 9%
Iron 0.87mg 0.24mg 8%
Copper 0.105mg 0.042mg 7%
Potassium 315mg 112mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Sodium 74mg 1mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.55g 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 28µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.05mg 1%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.038mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.015mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.006mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Watermelon
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
6%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.