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Pork shoulder vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork shoulder and chicken liver pate

  • Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, while chicken liver pate has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, selenium, choline, and vitamin A.
  • Chicken liver pate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 305% more than pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than chicken liver pate. While pork shoulder contains 0.767mg of vitamin B1, chicken liver pate contains only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pork shoulder is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pate, chicken liver, canned.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3% 8.4% 345% 60% 58% 75% 50% 21% 251%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more IronIron +775.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1372.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~175mg

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.
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% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
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 33% 72% 20% 0% 13% 323% 141% 157% 60% 1009% 0% 241% 125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +990.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +6320%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Water ~65.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Chicken liver pate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 8.07µg 305%
Cholesterol 71mg 391mg 107%
Iron 1.05mg 9.19mg 102%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 1.401mg 87%
Folate 5µg 321µg 79%
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.052mg 60%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 2.62mg 38%
Selenium 25.5µg 46.1µg 37%
Choline 60.6mg 228.8mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 7.517mg 23%
Sodium 65mg 386mg 14%
Copper 0.084mg 0.18mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.24g 4g 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin D 70IU 0IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg 9%
Fats 17.99g 13.1g 8%
Protein 17.18g 13.45g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.26mg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.162mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 5.28g 7%
Potassium 302mg 95mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.98mg 5%
Zinc 2.7mg 2.14mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 2.46g 4%
Calories 236kcal 201kcal 2%
Carbs 0g 6.55g 2%
Phosphorus 182mg 175mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.195mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.735mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 1.196mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 0.953mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.694mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0.863mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0.347mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Chicken liver pate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
47%
Pork shoulder
169%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.