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Pork hock vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Beef shank?

  • Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Pork hock.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 137% higher.
  • Beef shank has 16 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Beef shank has 64mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.3%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +340.8%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.3%
Contains more Potassium +851.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +340.8%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +643.1%
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%
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% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +643.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Protein +76.2%
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Protein +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Beef shank Opinion
Protein 19.11g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 10.54g 6.36g Pork hock
Calories 171kcal 201kcal Beef shank
Calcium 19mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 1.14mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 6mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 60mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 47mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 1050mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.38mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.082mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 1µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.516mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 0.841mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.822mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.211mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.478mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.211mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.113g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 3.231g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 2.86g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.21g 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
Pork hock Beef shank
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
14%
Pork hock
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.