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Pork loin vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork loin and Mutton

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Mutton is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 163% higher.
  • Pork loin has 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Mutton. While Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, Mutton has only 0.06mg.
  • Pork loin has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +502.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +737.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.3%
~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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.6%

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 Mutton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Mutton Opinion
Calories 198kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 19.74g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 12.58g 11.09g Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 63mg 109mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 18mg 10mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 0.79mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.056mg 0.062mg Mutton
Zinc 1.74mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 197mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 50mg 135mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 33.2µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.06mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.377mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 1µg 0µg Pork loin
Choline 69.7mg 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 4.36g 5.142g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 4.459g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.814g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.891mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.572mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.766mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.514mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.064mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.77mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.782g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.