Pork leg vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork leg and brisket
- Pork leg is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat, yet brisket is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brisket is 62% higher.
- Pork leg contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than brisket. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of vitamin B1, while brisket contains 0.059mg.
- Pork leg contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean,, and fat, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +236.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +339.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.42g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.934g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2.12µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.059mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 6.69mg | 43% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 28.82g | 23% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.43mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 106mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 0.681g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 27.1µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.087mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 7.305g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.568mg | 2% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 289kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 232mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 7.934g | 1% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 18.42g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.879mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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