Turkey ham vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turkey ham and pork
- Turkey ham has more phosphorus; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 54% more.
- Turkey ham contains 15 times more sodium than pork. Turkey ham contains 909mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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 IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +673.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.877mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 62mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.464mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 27.32g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 5.23g | 18% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 4g | 13.92g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 45.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 6.19g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 5.037mg | 6% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 242kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 246mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 423mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.321mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0% |
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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
24%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins