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Pork belly vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork belly and Turkey leg different?

  • Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Turkey leg is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Pork belly covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 86% more than Turkey leg.
  • Pork belly contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey leg. Pork belly contains 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey leg contains 0.077mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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 less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +173.1%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +173.1%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +230%

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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 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% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +688.8%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +15.4%
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +688.8%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1099%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1099%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 9.34g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 53.01g 6.72g Pork belly
Calories 518kcal 144kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 0.52mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 4mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 108mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 185mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 32mg 74mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.052mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.006mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 8µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 10IU 3IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.077mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.211mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 2.947mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 1µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.39µg Pork belly
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 72mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 19.33g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 2.06g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 1.83g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Turkey leg
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
34%
Pork belly
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly
Pork belly is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.