Pork vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork and icing
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, choline, and vitamin B5 than icing.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 82% more.
- Icing contains less cholesterol.
- Icing has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of icing is 51, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +2700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1144.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +443.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3314.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45200% |
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 | +8670% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1169.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3982.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +427.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +284% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +562.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0.1µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.01mg | 72% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 0g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 7.951g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 18mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.22mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 0g | 67.89g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.07mg | 21% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 2.3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.055mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 2.974g | 10% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 418kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 16.23g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 4.86g | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.8)