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

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Significant differences between Turkey ham and Pork loin

  • Turkey ham is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pork loin covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 56% more than Turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham has 18 times more Sodium than Pork loin. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Pork loin has 50mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 +26.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
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% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%

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 A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +307.9%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Equal in Water - 66.92
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +307.9%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Equal in Water - 66.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 4g 12.58g Pork loin
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork loin
Calcium 7mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 1mg 0.79mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 289mg 197mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 909mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.1mg 1.74mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.056mg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 38.2µg 33.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 7IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.248mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.53µg Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 64mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 1.2g 4.36g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.34g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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

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.