Pork shoulder vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork shoulder and chicken neck
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chicken neck has more iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 60% higher.
- Chicken neck has 3 times less vitamin B12 than pork shoulder. Pork shoulder has 0.74µg of vitamin B12, while chicken neck has 0.26µg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat, and skin, 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 | +1531.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +184.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.2% |
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:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-370% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.99g
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
7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.047mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 5.68g | 25% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 12µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.26µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 26.24g | 13% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.9mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 14.07g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 10.55g | 6% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 137mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 7.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 3.608mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.005mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)