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Pork shoulder vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork shoulder and summer sausage different?

  • Pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin B2, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 62% more than pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder contains 6 times more vitamin D than summer sausage. Pork shoulder contains 70IU of vitamin D, while summer sausage contains 12IU.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in saturated fat.

Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types were used 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.
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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440%
Contains more IronIron +115.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.76mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +110.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +472.8%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 1483mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.249mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 1.73µg 41%
Selenium 25.5µg 7.5µg 33%
Fats 17.99g 37.91g 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 225µg 25%
Saturated fat 6.24g 10.47g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.13mg 17%
Iron 1.05mg 2.26mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 13.68g 14%
Choline 60.6mg 11%
Calories 236kcal 426kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.16mg 9%
Calcium 15mg 81mg 7%
Vitamin D 70IU 12IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 2.9mg 6%
Cholesterol 71mg 89mg 6%
Protein 17.18g 19.43g 5%
Zinc 2.7mg 2.25mg 4%
Potassium 302mg 206mg 3%
Copper 0.084mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.76mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Phosphorus 182mg 178mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pork shoulder
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.