Pork loin vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork loin and beefsteak
- Pork loin has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, beefsteak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 69% higher.
- Beefsteak has 2 times less vitamin B2 than pork loin. Pork loin has 0.248mg of vitamin B2, while beefsteak has 0.14mg.
- Pork loin is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean,, and fat, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1055.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.078mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 1.38µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 4.85mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 6.978mg | 15% |
| Protein | 19.74g | 26.72g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.585mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 28.8µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 5.951g | 7% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 101.8mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 0.56g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 79mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 15.11g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.527mg | 4% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 250kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 6.298g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 340mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.23mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 1.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.309mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.