Steak vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Steak and Pork hock
- Steak is higher than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
- Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Pork hock.
- Steak contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. While Steak contains 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, Pork hock contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork hock is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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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.
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+283.3%
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Phosphorus
+171.7%
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Potassium
+493.6%
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Sodium
-94.5%
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Zinc
+166.4%
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Selenium
+20.9%
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Calcium
+58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+283.3%
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Phosphorus
+171.7%
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Potassium
+493.6%
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Sodium
-94.5%
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Zinc
+166.4%
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Selenium
+20.9%
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Calcium
+58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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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Vitamin B2
+342.6%
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Vitamin B3
+368.1%
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Vitamin B6
+681.3%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B12
+331.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+204%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
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Vitamin B2
+342.6%
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Vitamin B3
+368.1%
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Vitamin B6
+681.3%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B12
+331.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+204%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30%
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Fats
+80.5%
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Water
+22.4%
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+331.5%
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Protein
+30%
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Fats
+80.5%
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+22.4%
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+331.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.6%
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Saturated Fat
-61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.6%
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Saturated Fat
-61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.85g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 10.54g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 171kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 47mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 1050mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.064mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.211mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 89mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 3.231g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.198g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
49%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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.