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Sockeye salmon vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Pork chop?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin A, yet Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 159% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 17 times more Vitamin D than Pork chop. Sockeye salmon has 670IU of Vitamin D, while Pork chop has 40IU.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more IronIron +67.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +472.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
~equal in Selenium ~36.4µg

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.
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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1570%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +157.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +162.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Pork chop Opinion
Calories 156kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Protein 26.48g 23.72g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 14.35g Pork chop
Cholesterol 61mg 78mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 40IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 56mg Pork chop
Potassium 436mg 315mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.87mg Pork chop
Copper 0.076mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Zinc 0.55mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 305mg 241mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 74mg Pork chop
Vitamin A 193IU 15IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 58µg 4µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.21mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 1µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 7.927mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.104mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.489mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.66µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.066g Sockeye salmon
Choline 112.6mg 67.5mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 4.339g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.894g Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.282mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.043mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.123mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.952mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.109mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.65mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.985mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.2mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.011g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
132%
Sockeye salmon
52%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $12.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.