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

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork hock

  • Beef sirloin is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Beef sirloin is 49% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Potassium +772.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Potassium +772.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
9
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1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +964.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
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 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +964.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +294.9%
Equal in Water - 68.02
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +61.2%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +294.9%
Equal in Water - 68.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.6%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork hock Opinion
Protein 30.8g 19.11g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 10.54g Pork hock
Calories 177kcal 171kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 19mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.14mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 6mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 60mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 47mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1050mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.38mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.082mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 38.9µg 26.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.17mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.068mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 1.1mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.344mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.064mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 1µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.51µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.038mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.516mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.325mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 0.841mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 0.822mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.211mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.554mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.478mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.211mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 89mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.113g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.231g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 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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Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 ($)

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.