Pork vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork and turkey leg
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, turkey leg is higher in iron and vitamin B5.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 67% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 3 times less saturated fat than pork. Pork contains 5.23g of saturated fat, while turkey leg contains 2.06g.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1039% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.077mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 26.4µg | 34% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 27.32g | 19.54g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 2.06g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.39µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 2.947mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.72mg | 11% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 6.72g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.34mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 177mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.06g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.211mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.09mg | 6% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.83g | 4% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 - 3.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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 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.