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Pork belly vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork belly and Turkey meat

  • Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, while Turkey meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork belly. Pork belly contains 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey meat contains 0.045mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.5%

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.
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 1% 0.6% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 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 0% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +617.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +833.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 518kcal 189kcal Pork belly
Protein 9.34g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 53.01g 7.39g Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 72mg 109mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 4mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 5mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 185mg 239mg Turkey meat
Iron 0.52mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.052mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.02mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 108mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 32mg 103mg Pork belly
Vitamin A 10IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.07mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.006mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.045mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 1µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Pork belly
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 19.33g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 2.647g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 2.119g Pork belly
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Pork belly
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.175g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.