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Beef sirloin vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork shoulder?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 57% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork shoulder. Beef sirloin has 9.001mg of Vitamin B3, while Pork shoulder has 3.833mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
8
:
1
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
6
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +771.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +771.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
3
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +257.7%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Water - 64.02
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +257.7%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +937.8%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +937.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork shoulder Opinion
Protein 30.8g 17.18g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Calories 177kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 22mg 15mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.05mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 182mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 302mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 5.7mg 2.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.084mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 38.9µg 25.5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.19mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 3.833mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.348mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.74µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 1.23mg 0.768mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.781mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.36mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.531mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.441mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.921mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.656mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.915g 6.24g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.92g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Pork shoulder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
52%
Beef sirloin
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.