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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 of Vitamin B1 71% more than Spaghetti.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Spaghetti is lower.

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
:
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +74%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.1%
Contains more Potassium +861.4%
Contains more Zinc +368.6%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +3477.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +74%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.1%
Contains more Potassium +861.4%
Contains more Zinc +368.6%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
:
Contains more Protein +371%
Contains more Fats +1396.8%
Contains more Other +217.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62.13
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 Protein +371%
Contains more Fats +1396.8%
Contains more Other +217.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4625.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4625.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 27.32g 5.8g Pork
Fats 13.92g 0.93g Pork
Carbs 0g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 242kcal 158kcal Pork
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0g 0.56g Pork
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 0.5mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 58mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 44mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 2.39mg 0.51mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.009mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 45.3µg 26.4µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.06mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.02mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.02mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.4mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.112mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.049mg Pork
Folate 5µg 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.083mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.206mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.228mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.44mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.133mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.065mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.297mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.262mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.132mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 5.23g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 0.131g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.326g Pork
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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.