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

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Summary of differences between Pork hock and Blood sausage

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Blood sausage is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 66% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 3 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. While Pork hock has 60mg of Phosphorus, Blood sausage has only 22mg.
  • Blood sausage has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Blood sausage.

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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 +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +461.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
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 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +461.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%

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 E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2
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% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Fats +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Fats +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%

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 Blood sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 19.11g 14.6g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 171kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 6mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Blood sausage
Phosphorus 60mg 22mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 38mg Pork hock
Sodium 1050mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 2.38mg 1.3mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.04mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 15.5µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.13mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.07mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.2mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.04mg Pork hock
Folate 1µg 5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1µg Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.516mg 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.32mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 0.822mg 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.211mg 0.2mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 0.478mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.211mg 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 120mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 3.231g 13.4g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 3.46g Blood sausage
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 Blood sausage
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
14%
Pork hock
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.