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

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

  • 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 hock has 7 times less Potassium than Pork leg. Pork leg has 315mg of Potassium, while Pork hock has 47mg.
  • Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Potassium +570.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
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%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork leg Pork hock
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 leg Pork hock Opinion
Protein 17.43g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 18.87g 10.54g Pork leg
Calories 245kcal 171kcal Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 0.85mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 60mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 47mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 1050mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.065mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.023mg 0.022mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 26.3µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.08mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.068mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 1.1mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.344mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.064mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 1µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.51µg Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.038mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.516mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.325mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 0.841mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 0.822mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.211mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.554mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.478mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.211mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 89mg Pork leg
Trans Fat 0.113g Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 5.134g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 1.198g 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 leg Pork hock
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
46%
Pork leg
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
46%
Pork hock

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. 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.