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Pork hock vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork hock and Pork

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 in Pork is higher than in Pork hock.
  • Pork covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 66% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork has 17 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Pork has 62mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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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6
Pork
Pork
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 2.39

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
1
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10
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.3%
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
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
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pork Opinion
Protein 19.11g 27.32g Pork
Fats 10.54g 13.92g Pork
Calories 171kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Iron 1.14mg 0.87mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 60mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 47mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 1050mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.38mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.082mg 0.073mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 76IU 7IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 2µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 1µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.516mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.841mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.822mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.211mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.478mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.211mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 89mg 80mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.113g Pork
Saturated Fat 3.231g 5.23g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.2g Pork
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 Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.