Barbecue chicken vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and pork hock different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, pork hock is richer in selenium and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pork hock is 31% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more potassium than pork hock. While barbecue chicken contains 255mg of potassium, pork hock contains only 47mg.
- Pork hock has less cholesterol.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, pickled pork hocks are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +442.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +421.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 335mg | 1050mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 1.1mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 60mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.068mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 26.3µg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 10.54g | 7% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 19.11g | 7% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.198g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 2.38mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.344mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 3.231g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 5.134g | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 171kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.51µg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.