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Pork hock vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork hock and Porterhouse steak?

  • Pork hock is higher in Selenium, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 16 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Porterhouse steak contains 65mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types 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 +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +536.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
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 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +536.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +58.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +327.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +327.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Equal in Other - 2.11
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Equal in Other - 2.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Porterhouse steak Opinion
Protein 19.11g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 10.54g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Calories 171kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 6mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 60mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 47mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 1050mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.38mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 19.6µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.228mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.314mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 1µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.516mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 0.841mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 0.822mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.211mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.478mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.211mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 89mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Trans Fat 0.113g Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 3.231g 7.271g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.69g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Porterhouse steak
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.04g)
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 ($)
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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.