Almond Milk vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and pork:
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than pork.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) 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 almond milk has 95% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for pork, 35:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | ~ |
| Fat | 57% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and pork are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than pork - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 63 times more protein than almond milk - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Almond milk has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than almond milk - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has 95% more Vitamin D than pork - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than pork - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Almond Milk | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 736% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 361% more iron than almond milk - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than almond milk - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Pork .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Is pork or almond milk better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 63 times more protein than almond milk - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Does almond milk or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and pork are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does pork or almond milk contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than almond milk - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.