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Pork vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and potato chips

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and fiber.
  • Pork covers your daily need for selenium, 68% more than potato chips.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potato chips is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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
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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +459.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.4%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4788.9%

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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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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5083.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2945.8%
Contains more FatsFats +148.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +304.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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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% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +914.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 12.17g 73%
Selenium 45.3µg 8.1µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.167mg 59%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 9.11mg 59%
Protein 27.32g 7g 41%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 31.1mg 34%
Fats 13.92g 34.6g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Copper 0.073mg 0.306mg 26%
Saturated fat 5.23g 10.96g 26%
Potassium 423mg 1275mg 25%
Histidine 1.067mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.44mg 19%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.66mg 15%
Calories 242kcal 536kcal 15%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.09mg 12%
Phosphorus 246mg 165mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 1.63mg 10%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Choline 93.9mg 37.5mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.197mg 10%
Magnesium 28mg 67mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 9.84g 9%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.827mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.402mg 6%
Sodium 62mg 8mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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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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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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