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Polish sausage vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Polish sausage and Pork hock

  • Polish sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork hock is higher in Selenium.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Pork hock.
  • Polish sausage has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork hock. While Polish sausage has 3.443mg of Vitamin B3, Pork hock has only 1.1mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +404.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +404.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
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 B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +80.3%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 Fats +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +80.3%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.6%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 19.4g 10.54g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 171kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 60mg Polish sausage
Potassium 237mg 47mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 1050mg Pork hock
Zinc 1.93mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.09mg 0.082mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.022mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.08mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.068mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 1.1mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.344mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.064mg Polish sausage
Folate 2µg 1µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.51µg Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.038mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.516mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.325mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 0.841mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 0.822mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.211mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.679mg 0.478mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.211mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 89mg Polish sausage
Trans Fat 0.113g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 5.134g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 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
Polish sausage Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Polish sausage
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.779g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage 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 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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.