Turkey breast vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turkey breast and pork chop
- Pork chop is higher than turkey breast in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 36% higher.
- Turkey breast has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +744.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.4% |
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Protein
~23.72g
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Carbs
~0g
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.49mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 36.4µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 7.927mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.313mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 3.15mg | 14% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 7.02g | 14.35g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 4.339g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.104mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.66µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 241mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 4.887g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Protein | 21.89g | 23.72g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 231kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.894g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.489mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)