Pork vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork and pastry different?
- Pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, pastry is richer in iron, manganese, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork is 40% higher.
- Pastry has less cholesterol.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than pastry (59).
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties 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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +593.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5322.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1460% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +580.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.398mg | 40% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 7.3g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 21.597g | 39% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 24.2µg | 38% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 38.1g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.021mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 60mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 4.894g | 25% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.56mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.488mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 9.643g | 20% |
| Folate | 5µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.53mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 6.4mg | 16% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 551kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 45.1g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 61mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.114mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.168mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.156mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.