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Beef Liver vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef Liver and pork hock

  • Beef Liver is richer than pork hock in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver is 2920% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 411 times more vitamin A than pork hock. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of vitamin A, while pork hock contains 23µg.
  • Pork hock contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +648.9%
Contains more IronIron +473.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17318.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +728.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40952.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4936.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1966.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13739.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +100.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
34% 54% 13%
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 +356.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.231g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.198g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Pork hock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pork hock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.51µg 2920%
Copper 14.283mg 0.082mg 1578%
Vitamin A 9442µg 23µg 1047%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.068mg 258%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.344mg 135%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 1.1mg 103%
Cholesterol 396mg 89mg 102%
Choline 426mg 77%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.064mg 73%
Iron 6.54mg 1.14mg 68%
Folate 253µg 1µg 63%
Phosphorus 497mg 60mg 62%
Sodium 79mg 1050mg 42%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.38mg 27%
Protein 29.08g 19.11g 20%
Selenium 36.1µg 26.3µg 18%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.022mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.08mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 5.134g 10%
Potassium 352mg 47mg 9%
Fats 5.26g 10.54g 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Magnesium 21mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.17mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.198g 1%
Saturated fat 2.947g 3.231g 1%
Calories 191kcal 171kcal 1%
Calcium 6mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0.516mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 0.841mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.554mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.211mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.042g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 0.986g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Liver Pork hock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1097%
Beef Liver
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.