Pork shoulder vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork shoulder and Beef?
- Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
- Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 145% more.
- Pork shoulder has 23 times more Vitamin D than Beef. While Pork shoulder has 70IU of Vitamin D, Beef has only 3IU.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +936.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +468.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +193% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 6.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 3.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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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
49%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.645g)
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 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.