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Pork vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork and caramel?

  • Caramel has less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and choline than pork.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 79% higher.
  • Pork has 34 times more vitamin B3 than caramel. Pork has 5.037mg of vitamin B3, while caramel has 0.148mg.
  • Caramel contains less cholesterol.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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.
Pork
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +521.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%

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.
Pork
10
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% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +751.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +1073.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.9%
Contains more FatsFats +71.9%
Contains more WaterWater +580.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +102.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 1.8µg 79%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.103mg 65%
Protein 27.32g 4.6g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.056mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.148mg 31%
Carbs 0g 77g 26%
Cholesterol 80mg 7mg 24%
Phosphorus 246mg 114mg 19%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.3µg 17%
Choline 93.9mg 8mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.478g 15%
Saturated fat 5.23g 2.476g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 1.542g 12%
Calcium 19mg 138mg 12%
Fats 13.92g 8.1g 9%
Iron 0.87mg 0.14mg 9%
Sodium 62mg 245mg 8%
Calories 242kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Potassium 423mg 214mg 6%
Copper 0.073mg 0.018mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.256mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 77g N/A
Sugar 0g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Pork
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.754g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.