Pork shoulder vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork shoulder and steak?
- Pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin D, yet steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% more.
- Pork shoulder has 12 times more vitamin D than steak. While pork shoulder has 70IU of vitamin D, steak has only 6IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork shoulder is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +936.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.02g
~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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 2.2µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.074mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 6.34mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 2.4mg | 17% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 24.85g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 31.8µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 8.443g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 5.149mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 6IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.896g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 163mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 9.171g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 19.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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
47%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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