Pork loin vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork loin and turkey breast
- Pork loin is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey breast is richer in iron.
- Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 70% higher.
- Pork loin has 2 times more saturated fat than turkey breast. While pork loin has 4.36g of saturated fat, turkey breast has only 1.91g.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1453.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~70.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 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 | +110.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.058mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 22.4µg | 20% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 1.91g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 7.02g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 2.66g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 5.2mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.74g | 21.89g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.66g | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.621mg | 2% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 1.57mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 275mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin 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 ($)
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.