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Pork hock vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork hock and Chicken heart

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, however, Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 283% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 14 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. While Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, Chicken heart has only 74mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +511.6%
Contains more Iron +422.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +274.5%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +322%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
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 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +511.6%
Contains more Iron +422.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +274.5%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +322%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%

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 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1329.4%
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 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1329.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.2%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.2%

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 Chicken heart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 19.11g 15.55g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 9.33g Pork hock
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 171kcal 153kcal Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 12mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 60mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 47mg 176mg Chicken heart
Sodium 1050mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.38mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.082mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.022mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 26.3µg 4.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 30IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 9µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 1µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.516mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 0.841mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 0.822mg 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.211mg 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.478mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.211mg 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 89mg 136mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 3.231g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 2.37g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.71g Chicken heart
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 Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart 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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.