Pork loin vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork loin and chuck steak
- Pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 104% more than pork loin.
- Pork loin has 14 times more vitamin B1 than chuck steak. Pork loin has 0.901mg of vitamin B1, while chuck steak has 0.066mg.
- Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +398.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +471.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 3.03µg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.066mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 8.68mg | 63% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.45mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 8.66g | 20% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 19.64g | 11% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 27.5µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 9.457g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.74g | 24.98g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.373mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 87mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 277kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 5IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.752mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 4.663mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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