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Barbecue chicken vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barbecue chicken and pork shoulder

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3; however, pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more sodium than pork shoulder. While barbecue chicken has 335mg of sodium, pork shoulder has only 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.9%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~60.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +19.3%
~equal in Water ~64.02g
~equal in Other ~0.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.767mg 59%
Cholesterol 127mg 71mg 19%
Sodium 335mg 65mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.833mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.348mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.927g 6.24g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.74µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.719mg 11%
Protein 22.51g 17.18g 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 70IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.7mg 8%
Selenium 22µg 25.5µg 6%
Phosphorus 218mg 182mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 8.01g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.275mg 4%
Fats 15.08g 17.99g 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.92g 1%
Calories 226kcal 236kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.95mg 1.05mg 1%
Potassium 255mg 302mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Calcium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Choline 62.9mg 60.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.656mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Barbecue chicken
47%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.