Steak vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between steak and pork loin?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat, yet pork loin is higher in vitamin B1.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
- Steak has 4 times more zinc than pork loin. While steak has 6.34mg of zinc, pork loin has only 1.74mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork loin is lower.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean,, and fat, raw types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +203.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1117.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.53µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.901mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.74mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.79mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 4.36g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 13% | |
| Fats | 19.02g | 12.58g | 10% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 19.74g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 5.61g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 198kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.248mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.58mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.34g | 3% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 33.2µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 21IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 356mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.472mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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.