Turkey ham vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey ham and pork shoulder
- Turkey ham is richer in selenium and phosphorus, while pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 45% more than turkey ham.
- Turkey ham has 14 times more sodium than pork shoulder. Turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, while pork shoulder has 65mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +349.8% |
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Protein
~17.18g
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +499.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.767mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 65mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 25.5µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 6.24g | 23% |
| Fats | 4g | 17.99g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 8.01g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 182mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 1.92g | 7% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 236kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.74µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 3.833mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 17.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 253mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)