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Pork hock vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork hock and Ostrich

  • Ostrich is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 239% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 13 times more Sodium than Ostrich. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Ostrich contains 80mg.

Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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
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8
Ostrich
Ostrich
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%

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
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8
Ostrich
Ostrich
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125.5%
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%
Ostrich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Ostrich
Ostrich
Contains more Fats +310.1%
Contains more Other +441.9%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Equal in Water - 68.51
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
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Fats +310.1%
Contains more Other +441.9%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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Ostrich
Ostrich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Ostrich Opinion
Protein 19.11g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 10.54g 2.57g Pork hock
Calories 171kcal 145kcal Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 6mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 6mg 25mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 60mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 47mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 1050mg 80mg Ostrich
Zinc 2.38mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.082mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 1µg 15µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 0.516mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 0.841mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 0.822mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.211mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 0.478mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.211mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.113g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 0.97g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.44g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

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Pork hock Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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 ($)

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.