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Chicken thigh vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken thigh and Pork hock

  • Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Pork hock is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork hock covers your daily Sodium needs 42% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork hock. While Chicken thigh contains 7.12mg of Vitamin B3, Pork hock contains only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken thigh is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 76
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 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 B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 76
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.54
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 19.11g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 10.54g Pork hock
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 171kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 1.46mg 1.14mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 60mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 47mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 1050mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 2.38mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.082mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 70IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.08mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.068mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 1.1mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.344mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.064mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 1µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.51µg Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.038mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.516mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.325mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 0.841mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 0.822mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.211mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.554mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.478mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.211mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 3.231g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 1.198g Chicken thigh
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
Chicken thigh Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Chicken thigh
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.