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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~294mg
~equal in Selenium ~31.1µg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
27% 10% 62%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
30% 38% 32%
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.
Pork leg Ground turkey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Ground turkey DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.077mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 1.34µg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 8.724mg 26%
Protein 17.43g 27.37g 20%
Saturated fat 6.54g 2.669g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.633mg 18%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Fats 18.87g 10.4g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.38g 3.458g 12%
Zinc 1.93mg 3.11mg 11%
Copper 0.065mg 0.151mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 1.193mg 10%
Phosphorus 199mg 254mg 8%
Iron 0.85mg 1.52mg 8%
Cholesterol 73mg 93mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 2.917g 6%
Selenium 29.4µg 31.1µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Calories 245kcal 203kcal 2%
Calcium 5mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 8IU 2%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.211mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 47mg 78mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 294mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.787mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.55mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.444mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.931mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.659mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Pork leg
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.871g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
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 ($)

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.