Turkey leg vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey leg and pork chop
- Turkey leg has more iron, while pork chop has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Pork chop covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 34% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more iron than pork chop. While turkey leg contains 1.72mg of iron, pork chop contains only 0.87mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +69.2% |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.894g
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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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.49mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 7.927mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 36.4µg | 18% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 6.72g | 14.35g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.489mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.66µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 4.339g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 241mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 23.72g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.313mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 4.887g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 231kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.894g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
25%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 - 2.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (74 mg)
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.