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Pork vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork and Cheddar Cheese

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 85 times less Vitamin B3 than Pork. Pork contains 5.037mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +521.4%
Contains more Potassium +456.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +521.4%
Contains more Potassium +456.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2924.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +603%
Contains more Vitamin A +17642.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2924.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +603%
Contains more Vitamin A +17642.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Water +56.3%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.9%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Water +56.3%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 27.32g 22.87g Pork
Fats 13.92g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 242kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Pork
Calcium 19mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.87mg 0.14mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 423mg 76mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 653mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 45.3µg 28.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 53IU 24IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.6µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.029mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.059mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.41mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.066mg Pork
Folate 5µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.234mg 1.044mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.206mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.939mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.025mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.547mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.074mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.404mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.547mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 99mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.917g Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 18.867g Pork
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Pork Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Pork
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.