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Pork hock vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Turkey ham different?

  • Turkey ham is higher than Pork hock in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey ham. Pork hock contains 3.231g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey ham contains 1.2g.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types were used 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 Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.7%
Contains more Potassium +438.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
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% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.7%
Contains more Potassium +438.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%

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 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%
Equal in Water - 73.5
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 19.11g 16.3g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 4g Pork hock
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 171kcal 118kcal Pork hock
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 60mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 47mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 1050mg 909mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.38mg 2.1mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 76IU 53IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 16µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.06mg Pork hock
Folate 1µg Pork hock
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.038mg Pork hock
Threonine 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg Pork hock
Cholesterol 89mg 64mg Turkey ham
Trans Fat 0.113g Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 1.337g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.873g 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 Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.