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Pork hock vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork hock and Vienna sausage

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, Zinc, and Copper, while Vienna sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Vienna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 21% higher.
  • Vienna sausage contains 3 times less Copper than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 0.082mg of Copper, while Vienna sausage contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vienna sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 +90%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
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% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%

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 E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.087
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.35
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% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.087
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Water - 64.9
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Water - 64.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.29
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.29

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Protein 19.11g 10.5g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 19.4g Vienna sausage
Carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Calories 171kcal 230kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 19mg 10mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 0.88mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 7mg Vienna sausage
Phosphorus 60mg 49mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 101mg Vienna sausage
Sodium 1050mg 879mg Vienna sausage
Zinc 2.38mg 1.6mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.03mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 16.9µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.087mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.107mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.613mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.12mg Vienna sausage
Folate 1µg 4µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.02µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.516mg 0.357mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.841mg 0.797mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg 0.791mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg 0.265mg Vienna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.425mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.211mg 0.273mg Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg Vienna sausage
Trans Fat 0.113g Vienna sausage
Saturated Fat 3.231g 7.125g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.29g Vienna sausage
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 Vienna sausage
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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.