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Pork vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and spaghetti

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc in pork is higher than in spaghetti.
  • Pork covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 71% more than spaghetti.
  • The amount of cholesterol in spaghetti is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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
7
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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +861.4%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3477.8%

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
11
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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1367.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +371%
Contains more FatsFats +1396.8%
Contains more OtherOther +217.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~62.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4625.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.02mg 71%
Protein 27.32g 5.8g 43%
Selenium 45.3µg 26.4µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.049mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.4mg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Phosphorus 246mg 58mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.176g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.02mg 23%
Fats 13.92g 0.93g 20%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.51mg 17%
Choline 93.9mg 6.4mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.131g 15%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.322mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.112mg 12%
Potassium 423mg 44mg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 0g 30.86g 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.326g 6%
Iron 0.87mg 0.5mg 5%
Calories 242kcal 158kcal 4%
Sodium 62mg 1mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.054g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.