Turkey leg vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turkey leg and pork spare ribs
- Turkey leg has more iron, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus, while pork spare ribs have more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
- Pork spare ribs contain 2 times less iron than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.72mg of iron, while pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
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:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
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Carbs
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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
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 6.72g | 23.4g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 7.529g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.319mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.574mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 8.542g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 3.953g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 11% | |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.662mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.91mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.625mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 15.47g | 8% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.5mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 141mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 242mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.38µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.469g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)