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Grouse vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grouse and pork shoulder

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Grouse covers your daily need for vitamin B12 90% more than pork shoulder.
  • Grouse contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than pork shoulder. While grouse contains 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, pork shoulder contains only 0.74µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +429.4%
~equal in Potassium ~302mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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% 0.42% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1726.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.275mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 +51%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1944.3%
Contains more OtherOther +224%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18971.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1354.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Pork shoulder Opinion
Calories 112kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Protein 25.94g 17.18g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 40mg 71mg Grouse
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 311mg 302mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.05mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.058mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 0.51mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 229mg 182mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 65mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 7IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.19mg Grouse
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Grouse
Selenium 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 3.833mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.348mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.74µg Grouse
Folate 5µg Pork shoulder
Choline 60.6mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 0.13g 6.24g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1.92g Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.