Pork vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork and Brisket different?
- Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 68% more than Brisket.
- Pork contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Brisket. Pork contains 0.321mg of Vitamin B2, while Brisket contains 0.171mg.
- Pork is lower in Cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1386.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
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Protein
~28.82g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~52.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +28.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 242kcal | 289kcal |
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| Protein | 27.32g | 28.82g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 18.42g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 106mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 232mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 6.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 175mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.087mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.568mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg | 109.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 7.305g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 7.934g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.681g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.181mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.101mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.253mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.192mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.717mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.088mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.879mg |
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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
56%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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.