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Pork loin vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork loin and Duck meat

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Duck meat is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 61% more than Duck meat.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Duck meat. Pork loin has 0.472mg of Vitamin B6, while Duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
6
:
4
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Copper +305.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.86
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Copper +305.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.86

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
5
:
7
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825
Pork loin
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.99
Equal in Other - 0.82
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +125.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.99
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.4%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Duck meat Opinion
Protein 19.74g 18.99g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 28.35g Duck meat
Calories 198kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 18mg 11mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 156mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 204mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 59mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.056mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 33.2µg 20µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 21IU 3IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.174mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.18mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 6µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.3µg Pork loin
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.232mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.773mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.872mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.465mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.486mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.475mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.752mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.938mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.462mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 84mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 9.67g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Duck meat
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
51%
Pork loin
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.