Turkey leg vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey leg and pork shoulder
- Turkey leg has more iron, vitamin B5, and copper, while pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 58% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more copper than pork shoulder. While turkey leg contains 0.142mg of copper, pork shoulder contains only 0.084mg.
- 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, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
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 | +51.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +896.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.7% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.7% |
~equal in
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.92g
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.767mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 6.24g | 19% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 17.99g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 8.01g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.74µg | 15% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.719mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.833mg | 6% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 236kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 17.18g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.275mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.7mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 25.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.348mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.656mg | 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
25%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
41%
Comparison summary
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 - 4.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (71 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)