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Ground turkey vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground turkey and Pork shoulder?

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 58% higher.
  • Ground turkey has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork shoulder. Ground turkey has 8.724mg of Vitamin B3, while Pork shoulder has 3.833mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ground turkey, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 302
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 302
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
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 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +73%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Equal in Water - 64.02
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +59.3%
Contains more Fats +73%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.6%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey 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 Ground turkey Pork shoulder Opinion
Protein 27.37g 17.18g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Calories 203kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 28mg 15mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1.05mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 182mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 78mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 3.11mg 2.7mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.084mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 31.1µg 25.5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 7IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 8IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.833mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.719mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.348mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.74µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.208mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.768mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.781mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.36mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.531mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.441mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.681mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.921mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.656mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Trans Fat 0.134g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 2.669g 6.24g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.92g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
53%
Ground turkey
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.