Orange Juice vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and pork:
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, orange juice contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and orange juice has 85% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Orange juice has more dietary fiber than pork - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than orange juice - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and orange juice has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Orange juice has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 70 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than orange juice - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, orange juice contains more folate.
| Orange Juice | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 100% more calcium than orange juice - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 545% more iron than orange juice - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 81% more potassium than orange juice - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pork has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does pork or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and orange juice has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.
Is pork or orange juice better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than orange juice - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Does orange juice or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or orange juice contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than orange juice - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg of potassium.