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Meatball vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Pork shoulder

  • Meatball has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Iron, however, Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 53% more.
  • Pork shoulder contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
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4
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 302
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
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 +433.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 302

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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
6
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Fats +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 22.21g 17.99g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 236kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Pork shoulder
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 15mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.05mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 182mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 666mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 1.66mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.123mg 0.084mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.011mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 73IU 7IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.19mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.833mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.719mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.74µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 66mg 71mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 7.627g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 8.01g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.92g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Pork shoulder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.