Chuck steak vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chuck steak and pork shoulder
- Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3, while pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 95% more than pork shoulder.
- Chuck steak has 3 times more zinc than pork shoulder. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, while pork shoulder has 2.7mg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +309.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1062.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.99g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | +18.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.74µg | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.767mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.7mg | 54% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.05mg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 17.18g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 6.24g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 70IU | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.92g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.275mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 3.833mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 8.01g | 4% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 25.5µg | 4% |
| Choline | 79mg | 60.6mg | 3% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 17.99g | 3% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 236kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.348mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.719mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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
55%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.