Pork chop vs Turkey meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork chop and Turkey meat?
- Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 37% higher.
- Pork chop has 4 times more Calcium than Turkey meat. Pork chop has 56mg of Calcium, while Turkey meat has 14mg.
- Turkey meat contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+300%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Zinc
+27%
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Copper
+12.9%
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Iron
+25.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
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Calcium
+300%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Zinc
+27%
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Copper
+12.9%
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Iron
+25.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+200%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin B1
+988.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.4%
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Vitamin B5
+16.5%
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Vitamin A
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+20.8%
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Vitamin B6
+26%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+54.5%
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Vitamin E
+200%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin B1
+988.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.4%
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Vitamin B5
+16.5%
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Vitamin A
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+20.8%
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Vitamin B6
+26%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+54.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Protein | 23.72g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 14.35g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 189kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 223mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 103mg |
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| Zinc | 3.15mg | 2.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 40IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.616mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 1.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.043mg | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.109mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 1.2mg | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.749mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.339g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.887g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 2.119g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
41
37
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
142%
171%
Carbohydrates
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Fats
66%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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