Pork leg vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork leg and Ground turkey
- Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork leg is 55% higher.
- Pork leg contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Ground turkey. Pork leg contains 6.54g of Saturated Fat, while Ground turkey contains 2.669g.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +855.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +668.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
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Carbs
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Water
~62.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +142.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 10.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 93mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 294mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.151mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 3.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 79IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 31.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 8.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.633mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.34µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 2.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 2.917g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.258mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.227mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.262mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.806mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.068mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.27mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.811mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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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
42%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.871g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)