Ground beef vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Pork leg
- Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 78% more than Pork leg.
- Ground beef has 7 times more Calcium than Pork leg. While Ground beef has 33mg of Calcium, Pork leg has only 5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), 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.
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Calcium
+560%
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Iron
+167.1%
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Zinc
+202.6%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Potassium
+30.7%
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Sodium
-35.6%
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Manganese
+155.6%
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Selenium
+53.9%
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Calcium
+560%
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Iron
+167.1%
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Zinc
+202.6%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Potassium
+30.7%
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-35.6%
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Manganese
+155.6%
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Selenium
+53.9%
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.
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Vitamin A
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+295.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1343.1%
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Vitamin B2
+17%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Vitamin B5
+33.8%
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Vitamin B6
+28.9%
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin A
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+295.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1343.1%
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Vitamin B2
+17%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Vitamin B5
+33.8%
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Vitamin B6
+28.9%
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.9%
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+94.3%
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Fats
+22.8%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
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0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Protein
+36.9%
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+94.3%
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Fats
+22.8%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+392.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+392.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.87g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 18.87g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 73mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
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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