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Ground turkey vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground turkey and Pork different?

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Iron, while Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 67% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey contains 2 times more Copper than Pork. Ground turkey contains 0.151mg of Copper, while Pork contains 0.073mg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Ground turkey, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.1%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.1%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1039%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1039%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Other +456.3%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Water - 57.87
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Other +456.3%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Pork Opinion
Protein 27.37g 27.32g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 13.92g Pork
Calories 203kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 28mg 19mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 0.87mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 28mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 246mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 78mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 3.11mg 2.39mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.073mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 79IU 7IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 8IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.037mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.698mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.464mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.7µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.258mg 1.234mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.262mg 2.177mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 2.446mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.712mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.27mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.811mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 93mg 80mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.134g Pork
Saturated Fat 2.669g 5.23g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.2g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Pork
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
53%
Ground turkey
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.561g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.