Pork shoulder vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork shoulder and chicken meat different?
- Pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 59% higher.
- Pork shoulder contains 35 times more vitamin D than chicken meat. While pork shoulder contains 70IU of vitamin D, chicken meat contains only 2IU.
- Chicken meat has less saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-331.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.063mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 8.487mg | 29% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 27.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.3µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 3.79g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 2IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 2.97g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.94mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 5.34g | 7% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 13.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 23.9µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 65.9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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
47%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.45g)
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 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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