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

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Flank steak?

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Pork hock.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
  • Flank steak has 19 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Flank steak has 56mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +621.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +621.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
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%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
3
:
1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Equal in Water - 64.17
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
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
3
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0
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Flank steak Opinion
Protein 19.11g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 10.54g 8.23g Pork hock
Calories 171kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 19mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 1.14mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 60mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 47mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 1050mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 2.38mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.082mg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.075mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 1µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.516mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.841mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.822mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.211mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.478mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.211mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 89mg 79mg Flank steak
Trans Fat 0.113g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.231g 3.395g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 3.317g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.322g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Flank 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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 994mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank 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 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.