Pork loin vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork loin and Pork chop
- Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Pork chop.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~61.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.339g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 198kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 19.74g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 12.58g | 14.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 1.74mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 197mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.21mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 33.2µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.66µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 69.7mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.36g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.61g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 0.891mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
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.