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Pork vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork and flax seeds

  • Pork has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 127% more.
  • Flax seeds contain less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +558.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1571.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27477.8%

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% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1640%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.473mg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +731.5%
Contains more FatsFats +202.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +316.9%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2294.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Flax seeds Opinion
Calories 242kcal 534kcal Flax seeds
Protein 27.32g 18.29g Pork
Fats 13.92g 42.16g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax seeds
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax seeds
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Flax seeds
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU Pork
Magnesium 28mg 392mg Flax seeds
Calcium 19mg 255mg Flax seeds
Potassium 423mg 813mg Flax seeds
Iron 0.87mg 5.73mg Flax seeds
Sugar 0g 1.55g Pork
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 0.073mg 1.22mg Flax seeds
Zinc 2.39mg 4.34mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 246mg 642mg Flax seeds
Sodium 62mg 30mg Flax seeds
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.31mg Flax seeds
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 2.482mg Flax seeds
Selenium 45.3µg 25.4µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 1.644mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.161mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.08mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.985mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.473mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 5µg 87µg Flax seeds
Choline 93.9mg 78.7mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 3.663g Flax seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 7.527g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 28.73g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.297mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.766mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.896mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.235mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.862mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.37mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.957mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.072mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.472mg Pork
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Flax seeds
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
56%
Pork
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.