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Lamb loin vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb loin and Pork hock

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Pork hock.
  • Lamb loin has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork hock. While Lamb loin has 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, Pork hock has only 1.1mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
7
:
3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +423.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
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 +86%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +423.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
9
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Lamb loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +18%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 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 +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Pork hock Opinion
Protein 22.55g 19.11g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 10.54g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 171kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 2.12mg 1.14mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 60mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 47mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 1050mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.38mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.082mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 24.6µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.068mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 1.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.344mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.064mg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.51µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.038mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.516mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.325mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 0.841mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 0.822mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.211mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.554mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.478mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.211mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 5.134g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.198g Lamb loin
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
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.