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Pork hock vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork hock and Brisket

  • Brisket is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 67% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 22 times more Sodium than Brisket. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Brisket contains 48mg.

Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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
2
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8
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +393.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +393.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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
2
:
8
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Brisket
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +732.1%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +74.8%
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
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +732.1%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +74.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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1
Brisket
Brisket
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 hock Brisket Opinion
Protein 19.11g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 10.54g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 171kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 19mg 16mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 60mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 47mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 1050mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.38mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.059mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 1µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.516mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 0.841mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 0.822mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.211mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.478mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.211mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 89mg 106mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Brisket
Saturated Fat 3.231g 7.305g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.681g 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

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Pork hock Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.