The diets react (see scores below)
Diet Ratings
Zero carbs, high fat content (18-20g per 3oz), excellent protein. Fatty cut ideal for keto macros.
Pork shoulder is a cut of pork meat, an animal product explicitly excluded from the vegan diet.
Pork shoulder is an unprocessed cut of pork meat with good fat content. Rich in protein, collagen, and micronutrients. Excellent for paleo diet.
Pork shoulder is a fatty cut of red meat high in saturated fat. Mediterranean diet limits red meat; shoulder's high fat content makes it particularly misaligned. Lean poultry, fish, or legumes are preferred protein sources.
Pork shoulder is a fatty cut of pork meat that is excellent for the carnivore diet. It provides abundant protein, fat, and micronutrients. It is minimally processed and highly valued in carnivore nutrition for its nutrient density and satiety.
Pork shoulder is a whole cut of pork meat with no added ingredients. Meat is explicitly allowed and encouraged on Whole30.
Plain pork shoulder (unprocessed, unseasoned) is low-FODMAP. Meat contains no fructans, GOS, lactose, excess fructose, or polyols. Standard serving (100-150g) is safe during elimination phase. Monash rates all plain meats as low-FODMAP.
Fatty cut of pork with high saturated fat content (7-9g per 3oz cooked). DASH limits red meat and saturated fat. Shoulder is among the fattiest pork cuts and conflicts with DASH emphasis on lean proteins.
Pork shoulder is a fattier cut with ~20–23g protein and ~15–20g fat per 3 oz cooked. Saturated fat content (~6–8g per 3 oz) exceeds Zone preferences. Can be used in smaller portions (2 oz) as a protein block, but requires careful integration with monounsaturated fats and vegetables to maintain 40/30/30 ratio without excessive saturated fat.
Pork shoulder is a fatty cut of red meat with high saturated fat and arachidonic acid content. It is the type of food the anti-inflammatory diet recommends limiting. Regular consumption promotes inflammatory responses and elevated inflammatory markers. This cut should be avoided or consumed very rarely.
Pork shoulder is a fatty cut with high saturated fat (15g per 3 oz cooked) and calories (280 per 3 oz). While it contains protein (25g per 3 oz), the high fat content will worsen nausea, bloating, and reflux. Better lean alternatives exist.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.