Turkey breast vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Pork
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat in Pork is higher than in Turkey breast.
- Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 68% more than Turkey breast.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey breast is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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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Iron
+37.9%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+46.2%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+32.3%
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Potassium
+53.8%
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Zinc
+52.2%
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Selenium
+102.2%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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Iron
+37.9%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+46.2%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+32.3%
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Potassium
+53.8%
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Zinc
+52.2%
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Selenium
+102.2%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1412.1%
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Vitamin B2
+179.1%
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
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Vitamin B12
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1412.1%
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Vitamin B2
+179.1%
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
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Vitamin B12
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+21%
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Other
+16.9%
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Protein
+24.8%
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Fats
+98.3%
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
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1.04 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
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0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
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Water
+21%
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Other
+16.9%
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Protein
+24.8%
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Fats
+98.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+132.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
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Saturated Fat
-63.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+132.7%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.89g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 13.92g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 242kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 246mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 423mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 62mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.464mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 1.067mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 80mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 5.23g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.2g |
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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
29%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)