Pork shoulder vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork shoulder and ground chicken
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B12, while ground chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 54% more than ground chicken.
- Pork shoulder contains 2 times more saturated fat than ground chicken. While pork shoulder contains 6.24g of saturated fat, ground chicken contains only 3.11g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.6% |
| 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:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.92g
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Other
~0.88g
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
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.08g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.121mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 7.107mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 14.3µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.538mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 3.11g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 1.327mg | 12% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 23.28g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 107mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 677mg | 11% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 10.92g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.51µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 4.879g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.92mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 234mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.93mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 2.08g | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 75mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.13g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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