Pork leg vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork leg and duck meat different?
- Pork leg is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while duck meat is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Pork leg covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 47% more than duck meat.
- Pork leg contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than duck meat. Pork leg contains 0.401mg of vitamin B6, while duck meat contains 0.18mg.
- Pork leg is lower in saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249.2% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.2% |
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Protein
~18.99g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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 B1 | 0.736mg | 0.174mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.7mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.227mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.18mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 20µg | 17% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 28.35g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 9.67g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.65g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 12.9g | 11% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.098mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 337kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.269mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 315mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 18.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.825mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.86mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.462mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.13g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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