Beefsteak vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beefsteak and Pork shoulder
- Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Choline, Iron, and Selenium, however, Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork shoulder is 57% higher.
- Pork shoulder has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 1.38µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork shoulder has 0.74µg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.24g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 236kcal |
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| Protein | 26.72g | 17.18g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 17.99g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 302mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 28.8µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.767mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 3.833mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.719mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.74µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 101.8mg | 60.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 6.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 8.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 1.92g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0.768mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0.781mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.36mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 1.531mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.441mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 0.921mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.656mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
46%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak 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.