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Pork hock vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Pork leg?

  • Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium than Pork hock.
  • Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Pork leg has 22 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Pork leg has 47mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +280%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +570.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.023
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +570.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.023

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 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +526.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
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 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +526.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +89.4%
Contains more Fats +79%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
Equal in Water - 62.47
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Other +89.4%
Contains more Fats +79%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
Equal in Water - 62.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pork leg Opinion
Protein 19.11g 17.43g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 18.87g Pork leg
Calories 171kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Calcium 19mg 5mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 0.85mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 60mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 47mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 1050mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.38mg 1.93mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.065mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 26.3µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 76IU 7IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 1µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.63µg Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.516mg 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 0.841mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 0.822mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.211mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.478mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.211mg 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 89mg 73mg Pork leg
Trans Fat 0.113g Pork leg
Saturated Fat 3.231g 6.54g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.01g Pork leg
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 leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.309g)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.