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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.
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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.4µg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.489mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~67.5mg

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
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.
Pork loin Pork chop
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Pork chop DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.49mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 7.927mg 21%
Zinc 1.74mg 3.15mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.104mg 8%
Protein 19.74g 23.72g 8%
Selenium 33.2µg 36.4µg 6%
Phosphorus 197mg 241mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.66µg 5%
Copper 0.056mg 0.105mg 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.313mg 5%
Calcium 18mg 56mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 1.894g 4%
Fats 12.58g 14.35g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 40IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 4.887g 2%
Calories 198kcal 231kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.489mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 74mg 1%
Iron 0.79mg 0.87mg 1%
Potassium 356mg 315mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Choline 69.7mg 67.5mg 0%
Saturated fat 4.36g 4.339g 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.