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Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and pork loin different?

  • Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and choline; however, pork loin is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 38% higher.
  • Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted contains 2 times more copper than pork loin. While pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted contains 0.123mg of copper, pork loin contains only 0.056mg.
  • Pork loin has less cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean, only, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 17% 4.2% 33% 35% 41% 73% 112% 11% 2.5% 156%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.1%
~equal in Potassium ~356mg

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% 0.33% 5.2% 6% 110% 86% 152% 53% 110% 63% 0% 0% 54%
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% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.472mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.53µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 6% 65%
Protein: 28.69 g
Fats: 5.83 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 0.2 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.3%
Contains more FatsFats +115.8%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 46% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.837 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.482 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.13 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.6%

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, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Pork loin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Pork loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.44mg 0.901mg 38%
Vitamin B3 8.082mg 4.58mg 22%
Protein 28.69g 19.74g 18%
Saturated fat 1.837g 4.36g 11%
Fats 5.83g 12.58g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.373mg 0.248mg 10%
Cholesterol 93mg 63mg 10%
Phosphorus 261mg 197mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.482g 5.61g 8%
Selenium 28.6µg 33.2µg 8%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.74mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.056mg 7%
Choline 98.6mg 69.7mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.877mg 0.723mg 3%
Iron 0.92mg 0.79mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.13g 1.34g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.53µg 1%
Calories 175kcal 198kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg 1%
Sodium 84mg 50mg 1%
Potassium 376mg 356mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 21IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.478mg 0.472mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.038g N/A
Tryptophan 0.341mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.358mg 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 2.361mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.551mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.786mg 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.192mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.451mg 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 1.167mg 0.77mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.034g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.035g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.971g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Pork loin
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
49%
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
49%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168229/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.