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Chicken neck vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken neck and pork shoulder

  • Chicken neck has more iron; however, pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 60% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 2 times less iron than chicken neck. Chicken neck has 1.9mg of iron, while pork shoulder has 1.05mg.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
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 CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1531.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +184.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.833mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +45.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.02g
~equal in Other ~0.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Pork shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.767mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.92g 25%
Selenium 12µg 25.5µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.74µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.348mg 14%
Fats 26.24g 17.99g 13%
Choline 60.6mg 11%
Iron 1.9mg 1.05mg 11%
Phosphorus 112mg 182mg 10%
Cholesterol 99mg 71mg 9%
Vitamin D 70IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Zinc 1.86mg 2.7mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.275mg 6%
Protein 14.07g 17.18g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 10.55g 8.01g 6%
Potassium 137mg 302mg 5%
Saturated fat 7.27g 6.24g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.719mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 236kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 3.833mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.084mg 0%
Sodium 64mg 65mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.545mg 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 0.933mg 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.005mg 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.641mg 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.348mg 0.656mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
21%
Chicken neck
47%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.