Turkey leg vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey leg and pork
- Turkey leg has more iron and vitamin B5; however, pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 67% more than turkey leg.
- Pork contains 2 times less iron than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.72mg of iron, while pork contains 0.87mg.
- Turkey leg has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw 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 | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +56.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1039% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 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 | -60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.877mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 45.3µg | 34% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 19.54g | 27.32g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 5.23g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 5.037mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 13.92g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.464mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 246mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 6.19g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.698mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.39mg | 6% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 242kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 423mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.