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Bear meat vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bear meat and Pork hock

  • Bear meat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Pork hock is higher in Selenium.
  • Bear meat covers your daily Iron needs 120% more than Pork hock.
  • Bear meat contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Pork hock. While Bear meat contains 0.82mg of Vitamin B2, Pork hock contains only 0.068mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bear meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
7
:
3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +459.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.5%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Selenium +134.8%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +459.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.5%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Selenium +134.8%

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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
9
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Pork hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Pork hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +264.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.231
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.134
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.231
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.134

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Pork hock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Pork hock Opinion
Protein 32.42g 19.11g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 10.54g Bear meat
Calories 259kcal 171kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 10.73mg 1.14mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 60mg Bear meat
Potassium 263mg 47mg Bear meat
Sodium 71mg 1050mg Bear meat
Zinc 10.27mg 2.38mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.082mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 11.2µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.17mg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.068mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 1.1mg Bear meat
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.064mg Bear meat
Folate 6µg 1µg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 0.51µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.038mg Pork hock
Threonine 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg Pork hock
Cholesterol 98mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Bear meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 3.231g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 5.134g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.198g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Bear meat
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bear meat
Bear meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.