Pork leg vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork leg and turkey breast different?
- Pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 56% higher.
- Pork leg contains 3 times more saturated fat than turkey breast. While pork leg contains 6.54g of saturated fat, turkey breast contains only 1.91g.
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
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 | +1169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
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Carbs
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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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.8% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.058mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 1.91g | 21% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 7.02g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 2.66g | 14% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22.4µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.42µg | 9% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 21.89g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 5.2mg | 4% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 157kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.57mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 1.66g | 2% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.621mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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