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

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The main differences between Turkey neck and Pork belly

  • Turkey neck is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 88% higher.
  • Turkey neck contains 7 times more Sodium than Pork belly. Turkey neck contains 233mg of Sodium, while Pork belly contains 32mg.

Food types used in this article are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Pork, fresh, belly, 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 Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Copper +173.1%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Copper +173.1%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.647
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% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.647

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Water +106.6%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Fats +777.6%
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 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 +76.8%
Contains more Water +106.6%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Fats +777.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.3%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Pork belly Opinion
Protein 16.51g 9.34g Turkey neck
Fats 6.04g 53.01g Pork belly
Calories 125kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 24mg 5mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 0.52mg Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 4mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 160mg 108mg Turkey neck
Potassium 133mg 185mg Pork belly
Sodium 233mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 3.39mg 1.02mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.052mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.006mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 8µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 43IU 10IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 4.647mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.256mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.13mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 1µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.84µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.473mg Turkey neck
Leucine 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.532mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.528mg Turkey neck
Histidine 0.448mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 115mg 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 1.647g 19.33g 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 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey neck 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
44%
Turkey neck
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.683g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.