Pork vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork and watercress
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 208% more than pork.
- The amount of cholesterol in watercress is lower.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of watercress is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Watercress, raw.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2072.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +531.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2611.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +874.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2418.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +259.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +943.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1087.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13820% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3328.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 250µg | 208% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0.9µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.09mg | 66% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 2.3g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 43mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.2mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 60mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.129mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 0.027g | 24% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 0.1g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.11mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 0.008g | 15% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 11kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.035g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 330mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork 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.