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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 from 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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 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% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1028.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 203kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Protein 27.37g 17.43g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 18.87g Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 93mg 73mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 8IU 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 5mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 315mg Pork leg
Iron 1.52mg 0.85mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.065mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 1.93mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 199mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 47mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 79IU 7IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 31.1µg 29.4µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.2mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.574mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.685mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.401mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.63µg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 7µg
Trans Fat 0.134g Pork leg
Choline 78.2mg Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 2.669g 6.54g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.01g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.208mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.776mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.787mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.376mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.55mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.444mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.689mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.931mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.659mg Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

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.