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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.
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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~325mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.663mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.752mg

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
25% 20% 55%
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%
~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 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.
Pork loin Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 198kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Protein 19.74g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 12.58g 19.64g Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 87mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 5IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 18mg 16mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 325mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.056mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 1.74mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 197mg 193mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 71mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 33.2µg 27.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.066mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.191mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.373mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 1µg 6µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Pork loin
Choline 69.7mg 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 4.36g 8.66g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.81g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.891mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.572mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.766mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.514mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.064mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.77mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

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Pork loin Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
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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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.
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.