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Pork chop vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and turkey breast

  • Pork chop is higher than turkey breast in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 36% higher.
  • Pork chop has 4 times more calcium than turkey breast. While pork chop has 56mg of calcium, turkey breast has only 13mg.
  • Turkey breast has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +37.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.48mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +104.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.89g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Turkey breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.058mg 36%
Selenium 36.4µg 22.4µg 25%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 5.2mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.115mg 15%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.57mg 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Fats 14.35g 7.02g 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 1.91g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.621mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.42µg 10%
Phosphorus 241mg 186mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 2.66g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Protein 23.72g 21.89g 4%
Iron 0.87mg 1.2mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 13mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 65mg 4%
Calories 231kcal 157kcal 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.074mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.66g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.48mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 59mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 275mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.018mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.857mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Turkey breast
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
51%
Pork chop
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.