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Turkey ham vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey ham and pork chop

  • Turkey ham is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B12, while pork chop is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily sodium needs 36% more than pork chop.
  • Pork chop is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Selenium ~36.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +545.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +258.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
39% 44% 17%
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 -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Pork chop
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pork chop DV% diff.
Sodium 909mg 74mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.489mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.927mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.49mg 22%
Fats 4g 14.35g 16%
Protein 16.3g 23.72g 15%
Saturated fat 1.2g 4.339g 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Copper 0.105mg 12%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.15mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 4.887g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.894g 7%
Phosphorus 289mg 241mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.66µg 6%
Calories 118kcal 231kcal 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 7mg 56mg 5%
Cholesterol 64mg 78mg 5%
Selenium 38.2µg 36.4µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.313mg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.87mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 315mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Turkey ham
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.