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Grouse vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grouse and pork leg

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while pork leg has more vitamin B1 and zinc.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 95% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse contains 1.275mg of vitamin B6, while pork leg contains 0.401mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Grouse
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.8%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Potassium ~315mg
~equal in Sodium ~47mg

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.
Grouse
6
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% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1652.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2044.3%
Contains more OtherOther +392%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19852.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1422.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.63µg 95%
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.401mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.736mg 58%
Selenium 29.4µg 53%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.574mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.13g 6.54g 29%
Fats 0.88g 18.87g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 8.38g 21%
Protein 25.94g 17.43g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 2.01g 13%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.93mg 13%
Cholesterol 40mg 73mg 11%
Calories 112kcal 245kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Phosphorus 229mg 199mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.58mg 0.85mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.058mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Potassium 311mg 315mg 0%
Sodium 50mg 47mg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.023mg 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 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Pork leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

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 - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.