Pork shoulder vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pork shoulder and Pork
- Pork shoulder has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
- Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.
- Pork shoulder contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Pork. Pork shoulder contains 1.92g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pork contains 1.2g.
- Pork contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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.
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Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.6% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +55% |
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
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Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~57.87g
~equal in
Other
~0.89g
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
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 236kcal | 242kcal | |
Protein | 17.18g | 27.32g | |
Fats | 17.99g | 13.92g | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | |
Cholesterol | 71mg | 80mg | |
Vitamin D | 70IU | 53IU | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | |
Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | |
Potassium | 302mg | 423mg | |
Iron | 1.05mg | 0.87mg | |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.073mg | |
Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.39mg | |
Phosphorus | 182mg | 246mg | |
Sodium | 65mg | 62mg | |
Vitamin A | 7IU | 7IU | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | |
Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 1.3µg | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | |
Selenium | 25.5µg | 45.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.877mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.321mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 5.037mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.698mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.464mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.7µg | |
Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
Choline | 60.6mg | 93.9mg | |
Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 5.23g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 6.19g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 1.2g | |
Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.338mg | |
Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.234mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.26mg | |
Leucine | 1.36mg | 2.177mg | |
Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.446mg | |
Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.712mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.086mg | |
Valine | 0.921mg | 1.473mg | |
Histidine | 0.656mg | 1.067mg |
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is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.01g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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