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

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What are the main differences between ground turkey and pork loin?

  • Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, and iron, yet pork loin is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 69% higher.
  • Ground turkey has 3 times more copper than pork loin. Ground turkey has 0.151mg of copper, while pork loin has 0.056mg.
  • Pork loin contains less cholesterol.

We used Ground turkey, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +92.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~33.2µg

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% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +152.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1070.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.2%

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Ground turkey Pork loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.901mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.53µg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.58mg 26%
Protein 27.37g 19.74g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.472mg 12%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.74mg 12%
Copper 0.151mg 0.056mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.34g 11%
Cholesterol 93mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.723mg 9%
Iron 1.52mg 0.79mg 9%
Phosphorus 254mg 197mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.669g 4.36g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 5.61g 5%
Selenium 31.1µg 33.2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.248mg 3%
Fats 10.4g 12.58g 3%
Folate 7µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Potassium 294mg 356mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 21IU 2%
Choline 78.2mg 69.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 78mg 50mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Calories 203kcal 198kcal 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.77mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g 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 loin
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
49%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.