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Turkey neck vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey neck and Pork

  • Turkey neck has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 69% higher.
  • Pork contains 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Turkey neck. Turkey neck contains 1.76µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork contains 0.7µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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.
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +94.5%
Contains more Manganese +522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +218%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +94.5%
Contains more Manganese +522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +218%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.4%

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 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1619.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1619.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +130.5%
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 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 Water +31.2%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +130.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.4%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Pork Opinion
Protein 16.51g 27.32g Pork
Fats 6.04g 13.92g Pork
Calories 125kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 24mg 19mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 0.87mg Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 160mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 133mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 233mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 3.39mg 2.39mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.073mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.009mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 43IU 7IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 2µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 13IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.698mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.7µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.6mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.144mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.363mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.432mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.528mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.448mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 115mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 1.647g 5.23g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.2g Turkey neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Pork
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
44%
Turkey neck
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.583g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients
  2. 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.