Pork shoulder vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork shoulder and Chuck steak
- Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 95% more than Pork shoulder.
- Pork shoulder has 14 times more Vitamin D than Chuck steak. Pork shoulder has 70IU of Vitamin D, while Chuck steak has 5IU.
- Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1062.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +309.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 19.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 325mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 2.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 8.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.373mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 79mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 8.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.809mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.