Pork vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork and chia seeds different?
- Pork is richer in vitamin B12, while chia seeds are higher in fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than pork.
- Chia seeds are lower in cholesterol.
- Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index (15) than pork (0).
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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 | +1096.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3221.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1165.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +249.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30155.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +880% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +897.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +439.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1872.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 23.665g | 150% |
| Fiber | 0g | 34.4g | 138% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 2.723mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.924mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 860mg | 88% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 7.72mg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 335mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 631mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 30.74g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 8.83mg | 24% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 16.54g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.62mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.58mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 55.2µg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 42.12g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 486kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 5µg | 49µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.309g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 3.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Sodium | 62mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 423mg | 407mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals