Turkey leg vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between Turkey leg and Pork hock
- Pork hock contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc than Turkey leg.
- Pork hock's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
- Pork hock contains 6 times less Potassium than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 273mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Turkey leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
Infographic
Infographic link
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
+50.9%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+250%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+195%
Contains
more
Potassium
+480.9%
Contains
less
Sodium
-93%
Contains
more
Zinc
+29.8%
Contains
more
Copper
+73.2%
Contains
more
Calcium
+11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
Contains
more
Iron
+50.9%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+250%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+195%
Contains
more
Potassium
+480.9%
Contains
less
Sodium
-93%
Contains
more
Zinc
+29.8%
Contains
more
Copper
+73.2%
Contains
more
Calcium
+11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
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.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+210.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+167.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+216.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+431.3%
Contains
more
Folate
+900%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+2433.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+210.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+167.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+216.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+431.3%
Contains
more
Folate
+900%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+2433.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Fats
+56.8%
Contains
more
Other
+121.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
Equal in Water - 68.02
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
Contains
more
Fats
+56.8%
Contains
more
Other
+121.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
Equal in Water - 68.02
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-36.2%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+52.8%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+149.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.198 g
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-36.2%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+52.8%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+149.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Protein | 19.54g | 19.11g |
|
| Fats | 6.72g | 10.54g |
|
| Calories | 144kcal | 171kcal |
|
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg |
|
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.14mg |
|
| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 60mg |
|
| Potassium | 273mg | 47mg |
|
| Sodium | 74mg | 1050mg |
|
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.38mg |
|
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.082mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 26.3µg |
|
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 76IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 23µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.08mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.068mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 1.1mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.344mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.064mg |
|
| Folate | 10µg | 1µg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.51µg |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.038mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.516mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.325mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.841mg |
|
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 0.822mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.211mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.554mg |
|
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.478mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.211mg |
|
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 89mg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 3.231g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 5.134g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.198g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
27%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.