Pork shoulder vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork shoulder and veal
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin D, while veal has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 58% more than veal.
- The amount of saturated fat in veal is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Veal, ground, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +995.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.8% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +138% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.76g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +249.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.07mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 8.03mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.27µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 13.7µg | 21% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 7.56g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 3.04g | 15% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 24.38g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 2.84g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 3.87mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 103mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.55g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 0IU | 9% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 95mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 217mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 337mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)
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.