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Pork hock vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork hock and Lamb loin

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 16 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. While Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, Lamb loin has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
3
:
7
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +423.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +423.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6

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 loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +123.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
1
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2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 19.11g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 10.54g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 171kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 60mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 47mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 1050mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.38mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.082mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 24.6µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.11mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Folate 1µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.516mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 0.841mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 0.822mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.211mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.478mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.211mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 89mg 95mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.231g 10.24g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.87g Lamb loin
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 loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.