Pork hock vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork hock and Turkey breast different?
- Pork hock is higher in Zinc, and Selenium, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork hock is 43% higher.
- Pork hock contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Pork hock contains 3.231g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast contains only 1.91g.
- Turkey breast has less Sodium.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +485.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
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 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
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Carbs
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Water
~70.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +93% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 171kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 19.11g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 10.54g | 7.02g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 65mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 47mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 1050mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 26.3µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.42µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.231g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.134g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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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
13%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.