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Ostrich vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ostrich and Pork hock

  • Ostrich is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 239% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
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 +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%

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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
8
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Ostrich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
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 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
2
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +310.1%
Contains more Other +441.9%
Equal in Water - 68.02
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +49.1%
Contains more Fats +310.1%
Contains more Other +441.9%
Equal in Water - 68.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Pork hock
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Ostrich Pork hock Opinion
Protein 28.49g 19.11g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 10.54g Pork hock
Calories 145kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Calcium 6mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 2.79mg 1.14mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 6mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 60mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 47mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 1050mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.38mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.082mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 37.5µg 26.3µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.17mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.068mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.344mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.064mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 1µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.51µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.038mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.516mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.325mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.841mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.822mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.211mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.554mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.478mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.211mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.113g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 3.231g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 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
Ostrich 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
105%
Ostrich
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.