Lamb shoulder vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lamb shoulder and Pork belly
- Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Pork belly has more Vitamin B1.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 71% higher.
- Pork belly contains 4 times less Zinc than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Pork belly contains 1.02mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb shoulder is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, belly, 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 | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +339.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +217.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.8% |
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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
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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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +197.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.9% |
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 279kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 22.53g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 20.24g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 92mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 183mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.74g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg |
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| 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
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.