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

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Significant differences between turkey ham and pork loin

  • Turkey ham is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium, while pork loin is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Pork loin covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 56% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham has 18 times more sodium than pork loin. Turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, while pork loin has 50mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +26.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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.
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 2% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.248mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +307.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +214.5%
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +319.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%

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 loin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pork loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.901mg 56%
Sodium 909mg 50mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.472mg 32%
Saturated fat 1.2g 4.36g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 14%
Fats 4g 12.58g 13%
Choline 69.7mg 13%
Phosphorus 289mg 197mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 5.61g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.53µg 11%
Selenium 38.2µg 33.2µg 9%
Protein 16.3g 19.74g 7%
Copper 0.056mg 6%
Calories 118kcal 198kcal 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.74mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 356mg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.79mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.34g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.248mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 64mg 63mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Pork loin
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
49%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.