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Pork loin vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork loin and Brisket?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 70% higher.
  • Pork loin has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Brisket. Pork loin has 0.472mg of Vitamin B6, while Brisket has 0.282mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +207.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Sodium ~48mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more FatsFats +46.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Brisket Opinion
Calories 198kcal 289kcal Brisket
Protein 19.74g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 12.58g 18.42g Brisket
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 106mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 16mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 232mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.43mg Brisket
Copper 0.056mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 1.74mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 197mg 175mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg 27.1µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.059mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.171mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.087mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.568mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.282mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 1µg 9µg Brisket
Choline 69.7mg 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 4.36g 7.305g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.681g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.181mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.572mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.766mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.514mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.064mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.77mg 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Brisket
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Pork loin
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.945g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 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.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.