{"id":9944,"date":"2023-01-13T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=9944"},"modified":"2023-09-12T16:36:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:36:41","slug":"pork-butt-vs-pork-loin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/pork-butt-vs-pork-loin\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Butt Vs Pork Loin: The 4 Big Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The differences between pork loin and pork butt are that the loin is leaner, has less fats, more protein grams per ounce, fewer calories, and less sodium<\/strong>. So I always like to go for the loin for health reasons. Fans of tasty pork steaks with meaty flavor will no doubt always want to go for the pork butt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are confused about these pork cuts<\/a>, don\u2019t fret. I\u2019ll explain the differences I\u2019ve noticed in my all years of barbecuing these delicious pork cuts. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Pork Loin Vs Pork Butt: The Nutritional Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I mentioned the differences in fats, protein, sodium, and calories earlier. Now here are the side-by-side differences in nutritional values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional Fact<\/h3>\n\n\n

Per 100-gram<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Pork Loin<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Pork Butt<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Calories<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

192<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

292<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Protein<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

26 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

23 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Fat<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

8.8 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

21 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Saturated Fat<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

2.8 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

7.9 grams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Cholesterol<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

80 milligrams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

90 milligrams<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Now you see why I mentioned the loin<\/a> is the healthier<\/strong> and the butt<\/a> the tastier<\/strong> because of the higher fat marbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it’s worth noting that the nutritional content of pork steaks can vary depending on how it is prepared and cooked. For example, grilling and roasting tend to result in leaner cuts of pork, while frying and braising can result in cuts with higher fat content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutritional content can also be affected by factors such as the breed of pig, its diet, and its living conditions. It is always a good idea to check the nutrition label on the package or consult a nutritionist for more accurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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