Spread vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and pork
- Spread has more vitamin B12; however, pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Pork covers your daily selenium needs 65% more than spread.
- Pork contains 16 times less sodium than spread. Spread contains 1013mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 CopperCopper | +78.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +316.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +367% |
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 AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.7µg | 45.3µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.877mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 62mg | 41% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 27.32g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 246mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.464mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 5.037mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.7µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 80mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.321mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.39mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 1.2g | 9% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 423mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 93.9mg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 13.92g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.698mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 53IU | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 5.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 6.19g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 242kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
30%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 951mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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)