Pork leg vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pork leg and Veal
- Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Veal has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
- Veal contains 3 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Pork leg. Pork leg contains 8.38g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Veal contains 2.84g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Veal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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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Sodium
-43.4%
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Selenium
+114.6%
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Calcium
+240%
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Iron
+16.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+100.5%
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Copper
+58.5%
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Manganese
+52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 337
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Sodium
-43.4%
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Selenium
+114.6%
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Calcium
+240%
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Iron
+16.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+100.5%
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Copper
+58.5%
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Manganese
+52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 337
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
+∞%
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+951.4%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin B3
+75.6%
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Vitamin B5
+69.3%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin B12
+101.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+951.4%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin B3
+75.6%
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Vitamin B5
+69.3%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin B12
+101.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+149.6%
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Protein
+39.9%
Equal in Water - 66.76
Equal in Other - 1.3
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Fats
+149.6%
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Protein
+39.9%
Equal in Water - 66.76
Equal in Other - 1.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+195.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+265.5%
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Saturated Fat
-53.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+195.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+265.5%
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Saturated Fat
-53.5%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.43g | 24.38g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 7.56g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 217mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 3.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.103mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 13.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 8.03mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.39mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.247mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.065mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.94mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.984mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.347mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.885mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 103mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 3.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 2.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 0.55g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.5g)
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 - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.