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

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork hock?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium in Beef tenderloin is higher than in Pork hock.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% more.
  • Pork hock contains 7 times less Potassium than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 331mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, pickled pork hocks types in this article.

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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 tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
7
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +604.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
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 +172.8%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +604.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%

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.
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
6
:
4
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Beef tenderloin
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% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
3
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Beef tenderloin
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +25.1%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Contains more Water +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Beef tenderloin
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 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 +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork hock Opinion
Protein 23.9g 19.11g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 10.54g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 171kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 3.11mg 1.14mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 60mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 47mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 1050mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.38mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.082mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 22.9µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.068mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.1mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.064mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.51µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.038mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.516mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.325mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.841mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.822mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.211mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.554mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.478mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.211mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Beef tenderloin
Trans Fat 0.113g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 5.134g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.489g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.