Pork vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork and pork loin
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin D than pork loin.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 22% more.
- Pork contains 3 times more vitamin D than pork loin. Pork contains 53IU of vitamin D, while pork loin contains 21IU.
- Pork loin contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.58g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.61g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 33.2µg | 22% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 19.74g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.53µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 197mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.248mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 4.36g | 4% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 69.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 21IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.58mg | 3% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 198kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.901mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 356mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 12.58g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 5.61g | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.34g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.723mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.472mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
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
54%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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)