Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meat
  4. Chicken breast
  5. Compare
  6. Chicken breast vs. Pork shoulder

Chicken breast vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Chicken breast and Pork shoulder

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 68% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Chicken breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork shoulder. While Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, Pork shoulder contains only 0.348mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork shoulder is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

Infographic

Chicken breast vs Pork shoulder infographic
Infographic link

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
6
:
4
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.05
Equal in Potassium - 302
Equal in Selenium - 25.5
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.05
Equal in Potassium - 302
Equal in Selenium - 25.5

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
6
:
6
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
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 A +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Fats +282%
Equal in Water - 64.02
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Fats +282%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
1
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.4%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 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 -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast 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 Chicken breast Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 17.18g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 16mg 15mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 1.05mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 182mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 79mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 1.08mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.054mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 25.5µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 7IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.19mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.833mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.719mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.348mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.74µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.208mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.768mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.781mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.36mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.531mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.441mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.681mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.921mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.656mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.29g 6.24g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.92g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Pork shoulder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

Chicken breast
Chicken breast vs Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken breast
Chicken breast vs Chicken wing
Chicken wing
Chicken breast
Chicken breast vs Turkey breast
Turkey breast
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder vs Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder vs Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder vs Pork hock
Pork hock

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%
Chicken breast
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.