Turkey breast vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Pork belly?
- Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
- Turkey breast has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork belly. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork belly has 0.13mg.
- Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +582.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +655.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +828.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
27%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 - 17.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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 vitamins?
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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.