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Turkey meat vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Pork loin?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork loin. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Pork loin has 4.58mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1902.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
~equal in Water ~66.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Pork loin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Pork loin Opinion
Calories 189kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Protein 28.55g 19.74g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 12.58g Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 15IU 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 239mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 1.09mg 0.79mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.056mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.74mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 197mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 39IU 7IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.248mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.58mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.723mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.472mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.53µg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 1µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Pork loin
Choline 87.4mg 69.7mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 4.36g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.34g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.244mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.891mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.925mg 1.572mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.766mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.514mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.785mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.749mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Pork loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $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)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.