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Pork hock vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Liverwurst different?

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Pork hock.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 540% higher.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Liverwurst spread 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.
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +261.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +676.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +261.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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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Contains more Vitamin A +17842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2539.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2539.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18%
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 19.11g 12.38g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 0g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 171kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Pork hock
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 19mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 1.14mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 60mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 47mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 1050mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.38mg 2.3mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 26.3µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 76IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 1µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.516mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.841mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 0.822mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.211mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.478mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.211mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 118mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 3.231g 9.925g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.427g Liverwurst
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 Liverwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.