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Pork shoulder vs. Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork shoulder and pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised

  • Pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1; however, pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean, and fat, cooked, braised is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean, and fat, cooked, braised's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 2 times more vitamin B1 than pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean,, and fat, cooked, braised. While pork shoulder has 0.767mg of vitamin B1, pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean,, and fat, cooked, braised has only 0.501mg.
  • Pork shoulder has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.8% 27% 66% 43% 132% 89% 7.6% 1.6% 231%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.3%
~equal in Potassium ~305mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 2.4% 18% 125% 84% 73% 77% 103% 116% 0% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.872mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
25% 18% 55% 2%
Protein: 25.07 g
Fats: 17.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.95 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.9%
Contains more OtherOther +182.7%
~equal in Fats ~17.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
40% 48% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.072 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.987g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.072g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork shoulder Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised DV% diff.
Selenium 25.5µg 42.4µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.501mg 22%
Zinc 2.7mg 4.84mg 19%
Protein 17.18g 25.07g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 1.29mg 11%
Cholesterol 71mg 98mg 9%
Iron 1.05mg 1.75mg 9%
Choline 60.6mg 102.3mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.93µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.448mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.365mg 7%
Copper 0.084mg 0.129mg 5%
Phosphorus 182mg 208mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 70IU 47IU 3%
Saturated fat 6.24g 6.584g 2%
Calories 236kcal 267kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 2.072g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 26mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Fats 17.99g 17.69g 0%
Potassium 302mg 305mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 58mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 3.872mg 0%
Trans fat 0.154g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 7.987g 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 1.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 1.234mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 2.136mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 2.325mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.691mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.054mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 1.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 1.083mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.077g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.072g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.754g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pork shoulder
50%
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
62%
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.344g)
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 ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/nutrients
  2. Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.