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

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What are the differences between Pork hock and Chicken meat?

  • Pork hock is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% more.
  • Chicken meat contains 13 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat contains 82mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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
5
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5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.3%
Contains more Potassium +374.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.3%
Contains more Potassium +374.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 23.9

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
:
9
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +29%
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
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Chicken meat Opinion
Protein 19.11g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 10.54g 13.6g Chicken meat
Calories 171kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 19mg 15mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 60mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 47mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 1050mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 2.38mg 1.94mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.066mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 23.9µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.063mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 1µg 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.516mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.841mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.822mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.211mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.478mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.211mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Chicken meat
Trans Fat 0.113g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.231g 3.79g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.97g Chicken meat
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.