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Pork hock vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Short ribs?

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Short ribs have 21 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Short ribs have 50mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
3
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7
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +376.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +376.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +20.7%

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
3
:
8
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +90.4%
Contains more Other +219.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +298.3%
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
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +90.4%
Contains more Other +219.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +298.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Short ribs Opinion
Protein 19.11g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 10.54g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 171kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 19mg 12mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 60mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 47mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 1050mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.38mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.082mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 20.8µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.252mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 1µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.516mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 0.841mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.822mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.211mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.478mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.211mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 89mg 94mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 3.231g 17.8g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.53g Short ribs
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 Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.