Pork shoulder vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork shoulder and Luncheon meat
- Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Luncheon meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork shoulder is 53% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 3 times less Copper than Pork shoulder. Pork shoulder has 0.084mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
- Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +499.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.3% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.5g
~equal in
Water
~65.87g
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 12.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.92µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 1.565g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)