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Turkey ham vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey ham and Pork

  • Turkey ham has more Phosphorus, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 54% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 15 times more Sodium than Pork. Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +248.3%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +248%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +248.3%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +248%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pork Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 27.32g Pork
Fats 4g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 242kcal Pork
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1mg 0.87mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 289mg 246mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 909mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 38.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 53IU 7IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.7µg Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 64mg 80mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 5.23g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.2g Pork

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Turkey ham Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.