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Pork shoulder vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork shoulder and Chuck steak

  • Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 95% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder has 14 times more Vitamin D than Chuck steak. Pork shoulder has 70IU of Vitamin D, while Chuck steak has 5IU.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +221.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Sodium - 71
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +221.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Sodium - 71
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Equal in Selenium - 27.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1062.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin D +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1062.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Equal in Fats - 19.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 17.18g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 17.99g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 236kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 15mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.05mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 182mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 302mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 65mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.084mg 0.077mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 25.5µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 7IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.1mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU 5IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.1µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.066mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.191mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 5µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.768mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.781mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.36mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.531mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.441mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.921mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.656mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 71mg 87mg Pork shoulder
Trans Fat 1.287g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 8.66g Pork shoulder
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 0.81g Pork shoulder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Chuck steak
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
50%
Pork shoulder
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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 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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.