Pork shoulder vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork shoulder and turkey meat?
- Pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin D, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
- Pork shoulder has 5 times more vitamin D than turkey meat. Pork shoulder has 70IU of vitamin D, while turkey meat has 15IU.
- Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1604.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~63.52g
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.045mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 9.573mg | 36% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 28.55g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.616mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 2.155g | 19% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 7.39g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 2.647g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 109mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.02µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 29.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 15IU | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 87.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.948mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 239mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 2.119g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
47%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.085g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)