Pork vs. Whey Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Whey Protein Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked pork versus whey protein powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and whey protein powder:

  • Both pork and whey protein powder are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Whey protein powder has 4.8 times less cholesterol than pork.
  • Whey protein powder has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, pork contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Whey protein powder is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pork and whey protein powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both pork and whey protein powder are high in calories. Whey protein powder has 19% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pork is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to whey protein powder per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 35:0:65 and for whey protein powder, 89:7:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pork Whey Protein Powder
Protein 35% 89%
Carbohydrates ~ 7%
Fat 65% 4%
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carbohydrates

Pork has less carbohydrates than whey protein powder - whey protein powder has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Whey protein powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - whey protein powder has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both pork and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 204% more protein than pork - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pork is high in saturated fat and whey protein powder has 90% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 0.78g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Whey protein powder has 4.8 times less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 16mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pork has more Vitamin C than whey protein powder - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Pork and whey protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Pork has more Vitamin D than whey protein powder - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pork and whey protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Whey protein powder has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, pork contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pork and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Pork Whey Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.706 MG 0.609 MG
Riboflavin 0.22 MG 2.017 MG
Niacin 4.206 MG 1.136 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.52 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.391 MG 0.607 MG
Folate 6 UG 33 UG
Vitamin B12 0.54 UG 2.45 UG

Minerals

calcium

Whey protein powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

iron

Pork and whey protein powder contain similar amounts of iron - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 1.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both pork and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Whey protein powder has 38% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pork has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whey protein powder per 100 grams.

Pork Whey Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.07 G 0.034 G
Total 0.07 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than whey protein powder per 100 grams.

Pork Whey Protein Powder
linoleic acid 1.64 G 0.264 G
other omega 6 0.08 G ~
Total 1.72 G 0.264 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 Whey Protein Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does pork or whey protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pork and whey protein powder are high in calories. Whey protein powder has 20% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

Is pork or whey protein powder better for protein?
Both pork and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 200% more protein than pork - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Does pork or whey protein powder contain more calcium?
Whey protein powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

Does pork or whey protein powder contain more potassium?
Both pork and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Whey protein powder has 40% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.