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Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked and pork leg

  • Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2, while pork leg has more vitamin B1 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked. Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked contains 0.311mg of vitamin B2, while pork leg contains 0.2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, 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 18% 5.4% 32% 38% 26% 79% 99% 7.2% 1.6% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.7%

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 0.67% 0.33% 2.2% 12% 168% 72% 122% 44% 133% 85% 0% 2.3% 36%
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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.736mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.685mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.63µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 9% 63%
Protein: 27.51 g
Fats: 9.21 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.53 g
Other: 0.75 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.908 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.863 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked Pork leg
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked Pork leg DV% diff.
Selenium 44.2µg 29.4µg 27%
Protein 27.51g 17.43g 20%
Saturated fat 3.092g 6.54g 16%
Fats 9.21g 18.87g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.577mg 0.401mg 14%
Vitamin B3 6.503mg 4.574mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.908g 8.38g 11%
Zinc 2.9mg 1.93mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.311mg 0.2mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.863g 2.01g 8%
Phosphorus 231mg 199mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.672mg 0.736mg 5%
Cholesterol 84mg 73mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.63µg 2%
Calories 201kcal 245kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.5µg 2%
Iron 1mg 0.85mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 5mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Potassium 357mg 315mg 1%
Vitamin D 31IU 20IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.725mg 0.685mg 1%
Copper 0.078mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 47mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.023mg 0%
Trans fat 0.032g N/A
Tryptophan 0.319mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.246mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.322mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 2.278mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.514mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.743mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.128mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 1.464mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 1.145mg 0.659mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.356g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked Pork leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167855/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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