Bear meat vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bear meat and pork leg
- Bear meat is higher in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper, yet pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Bear meat covers your daily iron needs 124% more than pork leg.
- Bear meat contains 5 times more zinc than pork leg. While bear meat contains 10.27mg of zinc, pork leg contains only 1.93mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork leg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1162.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +432.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +636% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 10.73mg | 0.85mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.47µg | 0.63µg | 77% |
| Zinc | 10.27mg | 1.93mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.736mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.82mg | 0.2mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 11.2µg | 29.4µg | 33% |
| Protein | 32.42g | 17.43g | 30% |
| Choline | 122.3mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.54g | 6.54g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.401mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 73mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.39g | 18.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg | 4.574mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.66g | 8.38g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 315mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 245kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 71mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3g)
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 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.
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.