Lamb shoulder vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb shoulder and Pork different?
- Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 77% more than Pork.
- Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more Iron than Pork. Lamb shoulder contains 2.03mg of Iron, while Pork contains 0.87mg.
- Pork is lower in Saturated Fat.
Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +264.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +874.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~57.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 279kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 22.53g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 20.24g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 92mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 183mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.74g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 1.067mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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
47%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.