Summer sausage vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are summer sausage and pork shoulder different?
- Summer sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and iron, while pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
- Summer sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 62% more than pork shoulder.
- Summer sausage contains 113 times more vitamin A than pork shoulder. Summer sausage contains 225µg of vitamin A, while pork shoulder contains 2µg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in sodium.
Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.9% |
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +11150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +472.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1483mg | 65mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.767mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.73µg | 0.74µg | 41% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 25.5µg | 33% |
| Fats | 37.91g | 17.99g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 225µg | 2µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 10.47g | 6.24g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.348mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.26mg | 1.05mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.68g | 8.01g | 14% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 236kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.275mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 70IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.92g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 3.833mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.43g | 17.18g | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.25mg | 2.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 302mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 0.719mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.032mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.82g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.54mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.62mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.1mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.16mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.69mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.47mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.