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

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What are the main differences between Pork loin and Turkey meat?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Pork loin has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey meat. Pork loin has 4.36g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey meat has 2.155g.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%

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 E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1902.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1902.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.52
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 19.74g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 12.58g 7.39g Pork loin
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 198kcal 189kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 14mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 197mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 356mg 239mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 103mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.056mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 33.2µg 29.8µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 15IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.045mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 1µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.891mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.796mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.766mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.514mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.064mg 0.902mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.749mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 109mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.101g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 2.647g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.