Pork shoulder vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork shoulder and Turkey ham
- Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 45% more than Turkey ham.
- Pork shoulder has 6 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey ham. Pork shoulder has 8.01g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey ham has 1.337g.
- Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +657.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +349.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282.7% |
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Protein
~16.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +499.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 253mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 909mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Choline | 60.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.873g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)