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Pork belly vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork belly and Pork hock

  • Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Pork hock is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork belly covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 80% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork belly has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork hock. While Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Pork hock has only 0.08mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
3
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7
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +293.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +228.8%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +293.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +228.8%

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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
7
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Equal in Folate - 1
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 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 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Fats +402.9%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Other +156%
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +402.9%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Other +156%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
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1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 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 +381.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork belly Pork hock
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pork belly Pork hock Opinion
Protein 9.34g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 53.01g 10.54g Pork belly
Calories 518kcal 171kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 0.52mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 4mg 6mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 108mg 60mg Pork belly
Potassium 185mg 47mg Pork belly
Sodium 32mg 1050mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.052mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.006mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 8µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 10IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.17mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.08mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.068mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 1.1mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.064mg Pork belly
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.51µg Pork belly
Tryptophan 0.038mg Pork hock
Threonine 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg Pork hock
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg Pork belly
Trans Fat 0.113g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 5.134g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 1.198g Pork belly
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
Pork belly 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
34%
Pork belly
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly
Pork belly 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.