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Chicken neck vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken neck and Pork?

  • Chicken neck is richer in Iron, yet Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 69% higher.
  • Chicken neck has 2 times more Iron than Pork. Chicken neck has 1.9mg of Iron, while Pork has 0.87mg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
3
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7
Pork
Pork
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +277.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Chicken neck
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +277.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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.
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
3
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +2985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1766%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
Chicken neck
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1766%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
2
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2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Equal in Water - 57.87
Equal in Other - 0.89
Chicken neck
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Equal in Water - 57.87
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
2
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1
Pork
Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Chicken neck
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Pork Opinion
Protein 14.07g 27.32g Pork
Fats 26.24g 13.92g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 242kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.9mg 0.87mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 112mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 137mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 64mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.86mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 216IU 7IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 2µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.29mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.698mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.545mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.933mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.005mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.332mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.641mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.348mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 99mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 7.27g 5.23g Pork
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 6.19g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.2g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Pork
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
22%
Chicken neck
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.