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

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The main differences between Pork hock and Lamb shoulder

  • Lamb shoulder is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 85% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 16 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder contains 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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
3
:
7
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
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 shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +92%
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 shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +92%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Lamb shoulder Opinion
Protein 19.11g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 10.54g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Calories 171kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 60mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 47mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 1050mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 2.38mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.082mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 25.4µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.14mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Folate 1µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.516mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 0.841mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 0.822mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.211mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.478mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.211mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 89mg 92mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 3.231g 8.74g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.