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 of 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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +400% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 23.72g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 14.35g | 6.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 3.15mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 74mg | |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 36.4µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.339g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.887g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.2mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
52%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.