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Pork loin vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork loin and chicken neck

  • Pork loin has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium; however, chicken neck has more iron and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 71% higher.
  • Chicken neck has 3 times less vitamin B6 than pork loin. Pork loin has 0.472mg of vitamin B6, while chicken neck has 0.17mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.7%
Contains more IronIron +140.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.86mg

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% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1817%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-353.3%
Contains more FatsFats +108.6%
~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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.9%

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 Chicken neck
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Chicken neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.047mg 71%
Selenium 33.2µg 12µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 5.68g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.17mg 23%
Fats 12.58g 26.24g 21%
Iron 0.79mg 1.9mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.36g 7.27g 13%
Choline 69.7mg 13%
Cholesterol 63mg 99mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 10.55g 12%
Phosphorus 197mg 112mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.26µg 11%
Protein 19.74g 14.07g 11%
Vitamin A 2µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 3.608mg 6%
Potassium 356mg 137mg 6%
Calories 198kcal 297kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.191mg 4%
Copper 0.056mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.85mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Zinc 1.74mg 1.86mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 64mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Chicken neck
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
49%
Pork loin
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 minerals?
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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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.