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Ground turkey vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground turkey and Pork loin?

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 69% higher.
  • Ground turkey has 3 times more Copper than Pork loin. Ground turkey has 0.151mg of Copper, while Pork loin has 0.056mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ground turkey, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +55.6%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 33.2
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% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 33.2

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1070.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1070.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Water - 66.92
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Water - 66.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Pork loin Opinion
Protein 27.37g 19.74g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 12.58g Pork loin
Calories 203kcal 198kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 18mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 0.79mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 197mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 78mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 3.11mg 1.74mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.056mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 31.1µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 79IU 7IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 8IU 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.58mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.723mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.472mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.53µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.244mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.891mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.91mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.572mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.766mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.514mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.785mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 1.064mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.77mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.134g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 2.669g 4.36g 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 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.34g 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 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
53%
Ground turkey
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.691g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 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.