Pork vs. White Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and White Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
white chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and white chocolate:
- Both white chocolate and pork are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
- White chocolate has 3.4 times less cholesterol than pork.
- White chocolate is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white chocolate and pork are high in calories. White chocolate has 81% more calories than pork - white chocolate has 539 calories per 100 grams and pork has 297 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to white chocolate per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 35:0:65 and for white chocolate, 4:43:53 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 43% |
| Fat | 65% | 53% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White chocolate is high in carbohydrates and pork has less carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
White chocolate has more dietary fiber than pork - white chocolate has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White chocolate is high in sugar and pork has less sugar than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 338% more protein than white chocolate - white chocolate has 5.9g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white chocolate and pork are high in saturated fat. White chocolate has 151% more saturated fat than pork - white chocolate has 19.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pork has 7.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
White chocolate has 3.4 times less cholesterol than pork - white chocolate has 21mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pork has 94mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White chocolate and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - white chocolate has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
White chocolate and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - white chocolate has 9ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pork has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than white chocolate - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White chocolate and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white chocolate has 0.96mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White chocolate has more Vitamin K than pork - white chocolate has 9.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pork and white chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Pork | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.282 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.608 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 805% more calcium than pork - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium per 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 438% more iron than white chocolate - white chocolate has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and pork has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white chocolate and pork are high in potassium. Pork has 27% more potassium than white chocolate - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium per 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pork and white chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pork | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.103 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.103 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pork and white chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pork | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.91 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 1.64 G | 0.914 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 Pork or White Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white chocolate or pork contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white chocolate and pork are high in calories. White chocolate has 80% more calories than pork - white chocolate has 539 calories in 100g and pork has 297 calories.
Is white chocolate or pork better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 340% more protein than white chocolate - white chocolate has 5.9g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Does white chocolate or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white chocolate is high in carbohydrates and pork has fewer carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does white chocolate or pork contain more calcium?
White chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 810% more calcium than pork - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium in 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
Does white chocolate or pork contain more potassium?
Both white chocolate and pork are high in potassium. Pork has 30% more potassium than white chocolate - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium in 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.