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

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How are Turkey ham and Pork hock 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.
  • Turkey ham contains 5 times more Potassium than Pork hock. Turkey ham contains 253mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Sodium.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.7%
Contains more Potassium +438.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
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%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%

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 B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064
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%
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 B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Equal in Water - 68.02
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Equal in Water - 68.02

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Pork hock
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 Turkey ham Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 4g 10.54g Pork hock
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork hock
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 60mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 47mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 1050mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.1mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 38.2µg 26.3µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.08mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.068mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.1mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.064mg Pork hock
Folate 1µg Pork hock
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.51µg 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 64mg 89mg Turkey ham
Trans Fat 0.113g Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 3.231g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.198g 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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Turkey ham Pork hock
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
26%
Turkey ham
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
46%
Pork hock

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.