Turkey meat vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Pork chop?
- Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 37% higher.
- Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pork chop. Turkey meat has 1.02µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork chop has 0.66µg.
- Pork chop contains less Cholesterol.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +988.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.2% |
~equal in
Water
~61.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -50.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +84.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 14.35g |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.66µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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