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

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Summary of differences between pork chop and turkey leg

  • Pork chop has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while turkey leg has more iron.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 34% more than turkey leg.
  • Pork chop contains 3 times more calcium than turkey leg. While pork chop contains 56mg of calcium, turkey leg contains only 17mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +97.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.09mg
~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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +113.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
~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
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.83g

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 leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Turkey leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.077mg 34%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.947mg 31%
Selenium 36.4µg 26.4µg 18%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Fats 14.35g 6.72g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.34mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.39µg 11%
Iron 0.87mg 1.72mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.339g 2.06g 10%
Phosphorus 241mg 177mg 9%
Protein 23.72g 19.54g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.211mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 2.06g 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Calories 231kcal 144kcal 4%
Calcium 56mg 17mg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.142mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Cholesterol 78mg 71mg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Zinc 3.15mg 3.09mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 273mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 74mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 1.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.83g 0%
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.861mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.998mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.809mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.769mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.02g 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 leg
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
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (74 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.