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Duck meat vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Duck meat and Pork loin

  • Duck meat is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 61% more than Duck meat.
  • Duck meat has 32 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork loin. Duck meat has 63µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork loin has 2µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
4
:
6
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Copper +305.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Copper +305.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74

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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
7
:
5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
Equal in Other - 0.76
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat Pork loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Pork loin Opinion
Protein 18.99g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 28.35g 12.58g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 198kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 2.7mg 0.79mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 156mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 204mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 59mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.86mg 1.74mg Duck meat
Copper 0.227mg 0.056mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 210IU 7IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 2µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.21mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.248mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 4.58mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.723mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 6µg 1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.53µg Pork loin
Vitamin K 5.1µg 0µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.773mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.465mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.486mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.475mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.938mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.462mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 84mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 9.67g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 5.61g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.34g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Pork loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Duck meat
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.