Pork belly vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork belly and turkey ham
- Pork belly has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, turkey ham is higher in selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron.
- Pork belly covers your daily saturated fat needs 91% more than turkey ham.
- Turkey ham contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than pork belly. Pork belly contains 0.13mg of vitamin B6, while turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, belly, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1225.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1747.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +547.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.33g | 1.2g | 82% |
| Fats | 53.01g | 4g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.7g | 1.337g | 58% |
| Selenium | 8µg | 38.2µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 909mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 0.873g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 289mg | 26% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 118kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 16.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.1mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 4.12mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 253mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)