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Pork hock vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Chuck steak different?

  • Chuck steak is higher than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 105% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock contains 15 times more Sodium than Chuck steak. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak contains 71mg.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Iron +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +591.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Iron +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +591.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 27.5

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 +204%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +204%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +1356.3%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +86.3%
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +1356.3%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.2%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.2%

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 Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 19.11g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 10.54g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 171kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 19mg 16mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 6mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 60mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 47mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 1050mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.38mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.077mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.012mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 76IU 25IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 7µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.1mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.066mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 1µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.516mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.841mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.822mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.211mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.478mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.211mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 0.113g 1.287g Pork hock
Saturated Fat 3.231g 8.66g Pork hock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.81g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.006g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 0.619g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.041g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.