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Ground turkey vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground turkey and pork leg

  • Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, copper, iron, and phosphorus, yet pork leg is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 55% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 2 times more copper than pork leg. Ground turkey contains 0.151mg of copper, while pork leg contains 0.065mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more IronIron +78.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.1%
~equal in Potassium ~315mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more FatsFats +81.4%
Contains more OtherOther +668.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.736mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.63µg 30%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.574mg 26%
Protein 27.37g 17.43g 20%
Saturated fat 2.669g 6.54g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.401mg 18%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Fats 10.4g 18.87g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 8.38g 12%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.93mg 11%
Copper 0.151mg 0.065mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.685mg 10%
Phosphorus 254mg 199mg 8%
Iron 1.52mg 0.85mg 8%
Cholesterol 93mg 73mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.01g 6%
Selenium 31.1µg 29.4µg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Calories 203kcal 245kcal 2%
Calcium 28mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 20IU 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 78mg 47mg 1%
Potassium 294mg 315mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.659mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Pork leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
52%
Ground turkey
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.871g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.