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Pork hock vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork hock and Lamb

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Lamb is higher than in Pork hock.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Pork hock.
  • Lamb has 15 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
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8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Lamb Opinion
Protein 19.11g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 10.54g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 171kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 19mg 17mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 47mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1050mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.38mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.082mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.14mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 1µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.516mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.841mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.822mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.211mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.478mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.211mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 89mg 97mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.231g 8.83g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.51g Lamb
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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.