Pork leg vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork leg and Turkey breast different?
- Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork leg is 56% higher.
- Pork leg contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Pork leg contains 6.54g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast contains only 1.91g.
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw are the varieties 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.
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Potassium
+14.5%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Zinc
+22.9%
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Manganese
+27.8%
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Selenium
+31.3%
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Calcium
+160%
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Iron
+41.2%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Copper
+13.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
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Potassium
+14.5%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Zinc
+22.9%
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Manganese
+27.8%
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Selenium
+31.3%
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Calcium
+160%
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Iron
+41.2%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Copper
+13.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
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
+16.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1169%
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Vitamin B2
+73.9%
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Vitamin B5
+10.3%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1169%
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Vitamin B2
+73.9%
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Vitamin B5
+10.3%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+168.8%
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Other
+18.3%
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Protein
+25.6%
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Water
+12.1%
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
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1.23 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
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1.04 g
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Fats
+168.8%
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+18.3%
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Protein
+25.6%
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Water
+12.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.1%
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Saturated Fat
-70.8%
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.1%
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Saturated Fat
-70.8%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.43g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 7.02g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 186mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 59mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.074mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.48mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.42µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.66mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 1.91g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 1.66g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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.