Chicken neck vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken neck and pork leg
- Chicken neck has more iron; however, pork leg has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 57% more.
- Chicken neck has 2 times more iron than pork leg. Chicken neck has 1.9mg of iron, while pork leg has 0.85mg.
- Pork leg is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat, and skin, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1466% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~62.47g
~equal in
Other
~1.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.54g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.736mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 29.4µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.68g | 2.01g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.401mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.63µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 0.85mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 199mg | 12% |
| Fats | 26.24g | 18.87g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 73mg | 9% |
| Protein | 14.07g | 17.43g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.608mg | 4.574mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.55g | 8.38g | 5% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 315mg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 245kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 7.27g | 6.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.85mg | 0.685mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 1.93mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.137mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.545mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.588mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.933mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.005mg | 1.55mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.641mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.348mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
21%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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.