Pork hock vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork hock and Horse meat different?
- Pork hock is higher in Selenium, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Horse meat is 110% higher.
- Pork hock contains 19 times more Sodium than Horse meat. While Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, Horse meat contains only 55mg.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+137.5%
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Selenium
+94.8%
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Iron
+341.2%
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Magnesium
+316.7%
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Phosphorus
+311.7%
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Potassium
+706.4%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+60.5%
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Copper
+108.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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Calcium
+137.5%
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Selenium
+94.8%
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Iron
+341.2%
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Magnesium
+316.7%
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Phosphorus
+311.7%
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Potassium
+706.4%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+60.5%
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Copper
+108.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+340%
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Vitamin B6
+415.6%
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Vitamin B12
+519.6%
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+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+340%
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Vitamin B6
+415.6%
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Vitamin B12
+519.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+74.2%
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+27.3%
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Protein
+47.3%
Equal in Water - 63.98
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19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
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2.33 g
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28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
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0 g
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63.98 g
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1.83 g
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Fats
+74.2%
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+27.3%
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Protein
+47.3%
Equal in Water - 63.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.9%
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Saturated Fat
-41.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.198 g
Saturated Fat:
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.85 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.9%
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Saturated Fat
-41.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.11g | 28.14g |
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| Fats | 10.54g | 6.05g |
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| Calories | 171kcal | 175kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 5.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 247mg |
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| Potassium | 47mg | 379mg |
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| Sodium | 1050mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.82mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.171mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.84mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 3.16µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.349mg |
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| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.262mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.334mg |
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| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.232mg |
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| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.398mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.623mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.458mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 1.081mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 68mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.231g | 1.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.134g | 2.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat 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 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.