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Pork chop vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork chop and Lamb shoulder?

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Pork chop has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb shoulder. Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb shoulder has 0.09mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
4
:
6
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
9
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.4%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Water - 55.92
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb shoulder Opinion
Protein 23.72g 22.53g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Calories 231kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 56mg 18mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 241mg 183mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 259mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 3.15mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.105mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 36.4µg 25.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.25mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.66mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.71mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.12mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.263mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.964mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.087mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.753mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.99mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.578mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.917mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.965mg 0.714mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 92mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 4.339g 8.74g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.61g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Lamb 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%
Pork chop
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.401g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.