Pork loin vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pork loin and Turkey leg
- Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Turkey leg has more Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 69% more than Turkey leg.
- Pork loin contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey leg. While Pork loin contains 4.36g of Saturated Fat, Turkey leg contains only 2.06g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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.
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Potassium
+30.4%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Selenium
+25.8%
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Iron
+117.7%
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Zinc
+77.6%
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Copper
+153.6%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Potassium
+30.4%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Selenium
+25.8%
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Iron
+117.7%
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Zinc
+77.6%
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Copper
+153.6%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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.
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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1070.1%
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Vitamin B2
+17.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.4%
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Vitamin B6
+38.8%
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Vitamin B12
+35.9%
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Vitamin B5
+50.8%
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Folate
+900%
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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1070.1%
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Vitamin B2
+17.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.4%
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Vitamin B6
+38.8%
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Vitamin B12
+35.9%
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Vitamin B5
+50.8%
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Folate
+900%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+87.2%
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Other
+38.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Equal in Water - 72.69
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
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0.76 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
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0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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Fats
+87.2%
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+38.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Equal in Water - 72.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+172.3%
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36.6%
Saturated Fat:
4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.34 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+172.3%
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36.6%
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 Sodium |
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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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| Protein | 19.74g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 12.58g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 198kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 1.74mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 33.2µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.39µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.36g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.61g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.83g |
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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
51%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.