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Beef shank vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef shank and Pork hock?

  • Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Pork hock.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 137% higher.
  • Pork hock has 10 times less Potassium than Beef shank. Beef shank has 447mg of Potassium, while Pork hock has 47mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Sodium.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Pork, pickled pork hocks types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.3%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +340.8%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.3%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +340.8%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +643.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
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 B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +643.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
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 +76.2%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.5%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Pork hock Opinion
Protein 33.68g 19.11g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 10.54g Pork hock
Calories 201kcal 171kcal Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 19mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.14mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 6mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 60mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 47mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 1050mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.38mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.082mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 30µg 26.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.068mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 1.1mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.344mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.064mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 1µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.51µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.038mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.516mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.325mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.841mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 0.822mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.211mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.554mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.478mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.211mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.113g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 3.231g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.198g Pork hock
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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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank 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
65%
Beef shank
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.