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

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What are the main differences between Pork loin and Turkey meat?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Pork loin has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey meat. Pork loin has 4.36g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey meat has 2.155g.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%

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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1902.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 198kcal 189kcal Pork loin
Protein 19.74g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 12.58g 7.39g Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 63mg 109mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 15IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 18mg 14mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 239mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.056mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.74mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 197mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 50mg 103mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 33.2µg 29.8µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.045mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 1µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Pork loin
Choline 69.7mg 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 4.36g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 2.647g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.891mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.796mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.766mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.514mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.064mg 0.902mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.749mg Pork loin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Pork loin
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.