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Beefsteak vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beefsteak and Pork shoulder

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Choline, Iron, and Selenium, however, Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork shoulder is 57% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 1.38µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork shoulder has 0.74µg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
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 +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.5%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +285.7%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
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 +55.5%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +285.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pork shoulder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Pork shoulder Opinion
Protein 26.72g 17.18g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Calories 250kcal 236kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 15mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.05mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 182mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 302mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 65mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.7mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Pork shoulder
Selenium 28.8µg 25.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.19mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3.833mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.348mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.74µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 1.054mg 0.768mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.781mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.36mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.531mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.441mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.681mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.921mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.656mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 5.951g 6.24g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.92g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.