Turkey ham vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey ham and pork hock different?
- Turkey ham is higher than pork hock in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Turkey ham covers your daily need for phosphorus, 33% more than pork hock.
- Turkey ham contains 5 times more potassium than pork hock. Turkey ham contains 253mg of potassium, while pork hock contains 47mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, pickled pork hocks types were used in this article.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +438.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43.8% |
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:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.5% |
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Water
~68.02g
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
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +284% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 60mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 26.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 1.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.068mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.51µg | 12% |
| Fats | 4g | 10.54g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 5.134g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 3.231g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 253mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 19.11g | 6% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 1050mg | 6% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 171kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.38mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 1.198g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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