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

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The main differences between Pork hock and Beef sirloin

  • Beef sirloin is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Beef sirloin is 49% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 16 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Beef sirloin contains 66mg.

Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 hock
Pork hock
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9
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Potassium +772.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Potassium +772.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 hock
Pork hock
1
:
9
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +964.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
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%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +964.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
3
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1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +294.9%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Equal in Water - 63.58
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
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +294.9%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%

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 sirloin
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 Pork hock Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 19.11g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 10.54g 5.03g Pork hock
Calories 171kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 19mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.14mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 60mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 47mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 1050mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.38mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.082mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.163mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 1µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.516mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 0.841mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 0.822mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.211mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.478mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.211mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 89mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.113g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 2.006g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.185g 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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Pork hock Beef sirloin
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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.