Flour vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and pork
- Flour has more iron, folate, and manganese, while pork has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Flour covers your daily need for iron, 47% more than pork.
- Flour contains 76 times more manganese than pork. While flour contains 0.682mg of manganese, pork contains only 0.009mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in flour is lower.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7477.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3560% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +802.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1320.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +385.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7014.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.87mg | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 5µg | 45% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 27.32g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.464mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.009mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 0g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 45.3µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 246mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 13.92g | 20% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 93.9mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 6.19g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.39mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.321mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 423mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.877mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 242kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 5.037mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.698mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.075g)