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Turkey breast vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Pork belly?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork belly. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork belly has 0.13mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 +160%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%

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 B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.4%
Contains more Water +90.7%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Fats +655.1%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +134.4%
Contains more Water +90.7%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Fats +655.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.4%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Pork belly Opinion
Protein 21.89g 9.34g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 53.01g Pork belly
Calories 157kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 13mg 5mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 0.52mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 4mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 108mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 185mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.57mg 1.02mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.052mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg 0.006mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 8µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.647mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.256mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 1µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.84µg Pork belly
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 72mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 19.33g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Pork belly
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
29%
Turkey breast
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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 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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.