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

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How are Pork chop and Pork hock different?

  • Pork chop is higher than Pork hock in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 43% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork chop contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Pork chop contains 0.489mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in Sodium.

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, pickled pork hocks types were used 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
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Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Calcium +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.7%
Contains more Potassium +570.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.7%
Contains more Potassium +570.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Manganese +120%

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 chop
Pork chop
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 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 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
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Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +385.4%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +24.1%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +385.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
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Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.134
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.134

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pork hock Opinion
Protein 23.72g 19.11g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 10.54g Pork chop
Calories 231kcal 171kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 19mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 60mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 47mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 1050mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 2.38mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.082mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 36.4µg 26.3µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.08mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.068mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 1.1mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.344mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.064mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 1µg Pork hock
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.51µg Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.038mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.516mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.325mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.841mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.822mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.211mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.554mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.478mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.211mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.113g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 3.231g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.198g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.045g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.042g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
53%
Pork chop
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop 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)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.