Potato vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potatoes and pork Meat
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, while pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 72% more than potatoes.
- Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1438.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +706.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9450% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1072.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +600.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +243.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +634.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1176.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3800% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1104.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 B1 | 0.081mg | 0.95mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 38.2µg | 69% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 26.17g | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7.432mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.739mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 267mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.387mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 2.42mg | 19% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 88.9mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 1.012mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 0g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.198g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 3.51g | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.334g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.506g | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 143kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 425mg | 421mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | 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
17%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins