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Flank steak vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flank steak and Pork hock?

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Pork hock.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
  • Pork hock has 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Flank steak. Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock has 0.064mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Sodium.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
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1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +621.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
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 +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +621.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
8
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Flank steak
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% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 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 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Equal in Water - 68.02
Equal in Other - 2.33
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 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 +44.7%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Equal in Water - 68.02
Equal in Other - 2.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
0
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.231
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 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 +54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.231

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak Pork hock
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Flank steak Pork hock Opinion
Protein 27.66g 19.11g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 10.54g Pork hock
Calories 192kcal 171kcal Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 19mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.14mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 60mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 47mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 1050mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 2.38mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.082mg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 29.4µg 26.3µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.17mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.068mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.1mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.344mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.064mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 1µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.51µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.038mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.516mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.325mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.841mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.822mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.211mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.554mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.478mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.211mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg Flank steak
Trans Fat 0.113g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 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
Flank steak 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
48%
Flank steak
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 994mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.