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Pork vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork and potato salad?

  • Potato salad has less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc than pork.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +671%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1004.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1022.2%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1039%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +919.4%
Contains more FatsFats +69.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.1%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Potato salad DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 4.1µg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.077mg 67%
Protein 27.32g 2.68g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Phosphorus 246mg 52mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.89mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.141mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.06mg 20%
Sodium 62mg 529mg 20%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.31mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.737g 17%
Saturated fat 5.23g 1.429g 17%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 10mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 2.48g 9%
Fats 13.92g 8.2g 9%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 242kcal 143kcal 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.118mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Potassium 423mg 254mg 5%
Cholesterol 80mg 68mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.101mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Iron 0.87mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.534mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.