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Pork loin vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork loin and duck meat

  • Pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while duck meat is higher in iron, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Pork loin covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 61% more than duck meat.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more vitamin B6 than duck meat. Pork loin has 0.472mg of vitamin B6, while duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66%
Contains more IronIron +241.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.86mg

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% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.825mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +125.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.99g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.174mg 61%
Saturated fat 4.36g 9.67g 24%
Fats 12.58g 28.35g 24%
Selenium 33.2µg 20µg 24%
Iron 0.79mg 2.7mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.18mg 22%
Copper 0.056mg 0.227mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 12.9g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 3.65g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.3µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.098mg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 63µg 7%
Cholesterol 63mg 84mg 7%
Calories 198kcal 337kcal 7%
Phosphorus 197mg 156mg 6%
Choline 69.7mg 50.4mg 4%
Potassium 356mg 204mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.825mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.269mg 2%
Protein 19.74g 18.99g 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 21IU 3IU 2%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 1.74mg 1.86mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 59mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Duck meat
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
49%
Pork loin
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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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.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.