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

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A recap on differences between Pork hock and Chicken thigh

  • Pork hock is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Pork hock covers your daily Sodium needs 42% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Pork hock contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken thigh. While Pork hock contains 0.51µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken thigh contains only 0.33µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken thigh is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 70
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 70
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 10.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.8%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 19.11g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.54g 10.3g Pork hock
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 171kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 19mg 13mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 60mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 47mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 1050mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.38mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.082mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 26.3µg 20.5µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 70IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 1µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.33µg Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.516mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 0.841mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.822mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.211mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.478mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.211mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 89mg 102mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 3.231g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 3.82g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.43g Chicken thigh
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 thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.