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Goat vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Goat and Pork hock?

  • Goat is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Pork hock's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% more.
  • Pork hock contains 9 times less Vitamin B2 than Goat. Goat contains 0.61mg of Vitamin B2, while Pork hock contains 0.068mg.
  • Goat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, goat, 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.
Goat
7
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Contains more Iron +227.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +235%
Contains more Potassium +761.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +269.5%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +122.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +227.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +235%
Contains more Potassium +761.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +269.5%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +122.9%

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.
Goat
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
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Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +247.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Water - 68.02
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 +41.8%
Contains more Fats +247.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Water - 68.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Pork hock Opinion
Protein 27.1g 19.11g Goat
Fats 3.03g 10.54g Pork hock
Calories 143kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Calcium 17mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 3.73mg 1.14mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 201mg 60mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 47mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 1050mg Goat
Zinc 5.27mg 2.38mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.082mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.022mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.17mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.068mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 1.1mg Goat
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg Pork hock
Folate 5µg 1µg Goat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.51µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.038mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 0.516mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 0.325mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg 0.841mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg 0.822mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.211mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.554mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg 0.478mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.211mg Goat
Cholesterol 75mg 89mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.113g Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 3.231g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 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
Goat 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
33%
Goat
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.301g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat
Goat 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 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.