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Tortilla vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortilla and pork chop

  • Tortilla has more iron and folate, while pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than pork chop.
  • The amount of sodium in pork chop is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +337.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +884.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +289.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1410.5%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2541.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Pork chop DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.87mg 37%
Selenium 16.6µg 36.4µg 36%
Protein 7.28g 23.72g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.489mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Zinc 0.32mg 3.15mg 26%
Folate 98µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 7.927mg 24%
Fats 0.95g 14.35g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.104mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.296g 4.339g 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 482mg 74mg 18%
Carbs 49.94g 0g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.313mg 15%
Phosphorus 146mg 241mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 4.887g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.01mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.49mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.894g 10%
Potassium 105mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 70mg 56mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 231kcal 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 0g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 0g N/A
Copper 0.102mg 0.105mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Tortilla
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.